Vietnamese banh mi chain sickens more than 230 in third mass poisoning since 2024 (opens original article in a new tab)

Over 230 people were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi from a Hong Ngoc shop in Vietnam's Dong Thap province, marking the third mass poisoning incident involving the brand since 2024

• More than 230 people hospitalized with suspected food poisoning after eating banh mi from Hong Ngoc 37 shop in Dong Thap province
• Hong Ngoc brand responsible for three mass poisoning incidents since 2024, including two salmonella outbreaks
• Rapid tests on sausages from the shop showed negative for borax, but no samples available for analysis of the food that caused illness
• Food Safety Authority ordered urgent investigation and treatment focus to prevent deaths