HK food poisoning hits 98

　　A HOLIDAY seafood meal on an outlying island left 98 people ill in a major food poisoning outbreak during the disease’s peak season in Hong Kong. Department of Health spokeswoman Diana Kam said the victims ate prawns and fish at a restaurant on scenic Cheung Chau Island, then came down with abdominal pains, diarrhea and vomiting Monday. The South China Morning Post called it Hong Kong’s biggest single outbreak of food poisoning. Kam said the department has recorded higher numbers of victims hit by food poisoning at other restaurants -- although not all in the same meal. The victims were all still hospitalized yesterday but listed in stable condition, Kam said. Authorities were investigating. Kam said the summer period from June to August is the peak season for food poisoning in Hong Kong. (SD-Agencies)