Food poisoning at Kyoto stadium sends 28 attendees to hospital
Twenty-eight people were hospitalized after eating boxed lunches during a track and field event at Takebishi Stadium Kyoto, with two in serious but conscious condition.
During the 74th Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships, staff at Takebishi Stadium Kyoto reported that several participants felt ill after consuming catered boxed meals. Emergency services transported 28 individuals, including children and seniors, to hospitals. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea were reported, and two patients remain seriously ill yet awake.
Why it matters
The incident highlights food safety risks at large public events and the need for swift medical response.
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