On 24/3, Do Ngoc Hoa, Deputy Director of Quang Ngai Department of Health, announced that the Food Safety and Hygiene Sub-department is coordinating with local authorities to collect samples for testing and trace the origin of ingredients. Reports indicate 11 child patients are receiving treatment at the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, five individuals are at Quang Ngai General Hospital, and one patient is in emergency care at Phuc Hung Private Hospital. Doctors are actively managing symptoms with rehydration, electrolyte replacement, and medication. The health sector has not yet recorded any severe cases.

Victims' families informed doctors they purchased bread from a street vendor near the Son My Memorial Site. Within hours of consumption, both adults and children developed digestive issues. The Quang Ngai Department of Health urged medical facilities to prioritize treatment to prevent severe complications.

In late 2025, three months prior to this incident, Quang Ngai experienced a large-scale food safety incident in Cam Thanh ward, where over 200 individuals suffered from abdominal pain and diarrhea. The Pasteur Institute's tests revealed Salmonella and Bacillus cereus bacteria proliferating in spring rolls, butter, chili paste, and cilantro from the vendor, leading to mass poisoning.

Pham Linh