GOMBAK: Police have recorded statements from 15 individuals, including a catering operator, to assist in the investigation of a food poisoning case that resulted in two deaths on June 10.
Gombak police chief Assistant Commissioner Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir said 15 individuals have been questioned including the organisers, committee members, principal, and food providers.
"The other victims who suffered from food poisoning are in the process of having their statements recorded today," he said in a statement today.
Previously, it was reported that a total of 82 people suffered food poisoning after having breakfast prepared for a school programme.
Selangor Health director Dr Ummi Kalthom Shamsudin said the source of the food poisoning is understood to be the fried mee hoon and eggs prepared for the event. The appearance and taste of the food had apparently "changed."
Previously, it was reported that two victims, a 19-month-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, died, believed to be due to food poisoning.
Both victims were believed to have consumed fried noodles and eggs prepared for a programme at a religious school in Sungai Chinchin, Gombak on June 8, before being confirmed dead.
The bodies of both victims were sent to the Selayang Hospital forensic department for further action.