FOOD POISONING
SOLDIER SUFFERERS 38 MEN IN HOSPITAL PAPAKURA CAMP CORNED BEEF SUSPECTED (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, this day. Thirty-eight, members of the Second New Zealand Division, now in camp at Papakitra, were sent to hospital on Saturday, suffering from food poisoning. Three were affected while on leave and were taken to the Auckland Hospital, being joined there by two of those still at Papakura, while the remainder were treated at the camp hospital. Food eaten at the midday mess is blamed for the poisoning, although it is not yet certain which portion of the menu was at fault. Samples were taken of everything served and, after being received by Dr. Hubert Smith. Medical Officer of Health for the Health Department in Auckland, were sent to Auckland for analysis. The results of the tests are not known. Corned Beef Suspected
It is stated that the troops were given a choice of hot mutton and beef and cold corned beef, with potatoes and cabbage for vegetables, and tapioca for sweet. The corned beef was left over from the Friday night mess, and it is suspected that some of it became tainted, especially since the store where it was kept is not fitted with a refrigerator and the weather was hot and close.
Of the troops affected, 16 belonged to A company, 18th (Auckland) Battalion, and the remainder were spread among the other companies and units. At least six of the guard for the day also suffered poisoning. Three on leave, who were taken to the Auckland Hospital, did not feel the effects of the poisoning until after they reached the city. One was found crouched on the doorstep of a suburban house and was in considerable pain. Two brought into the city from the camp were more seriously affected than the rest who were kept in the camp hospital for the night and discharged for duty yesterday. It was officially slated that the poisoning was not a severe form. Full steps were being taken to ensure that Tiere would be no repetition of the occurrence.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20099, 20 November 1939, Page 9
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344FOOD POISONING Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20099, 20 November 1939, Page 9
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