1 dead, 15 rushed to hospital after eating 'chicken mami' in Tondo
By Jaleen Ramos
A woman died while 15 others were hospitalized after eating “chicken mami” in Gagalangin in Tondo, Manila on Wednesday, July 20, the Manila Health Department (MHD) confirmed.
In a report from GMA News, police identified the fatality as Josefina Manila, 43, a resident of Cavite St. Barangay 172 Gagalangin in Tondo, Manila.
According to initial investigation, the victims suffered from dizziness and vomiting several hours after eating "chicken mami" sold by Joy Dela Vega Bernando, 45, a resident of 392 Gapan St., Gagalangin in Tondo, Manila. The seller also fell ill.
The victims were immediately rushed to Tondo Medical Center for immediate medical attention.
Police said a sample of the “mami soup” was already submitted to the Manila Health Department and will be brought to the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Laboratory for testing.
This is a developing story.