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Primary school pupils rushed to hospital after eating lollipops

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By Citizen Reporter

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12 Nov 2022

02:49 pm

The pupils complained of severe abdominal pains, difficulty breathing and nausea after eating the lollipops.

Primary school pupils rushed to hospital after eating lollipops

Lollipops. Photo: iStock

At least 40 primary school pupils were rushed to hospital displaying symptoms of food poisoning after eating lollipops they bought during their market day event in Verulam, KwaZulu-Natal.

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