Two children die from suspected food poisoning in EC

Two children have died from suspected food poisoning in the Eastern Cape.

According to the provincial health department, six children from the Msintsi location near Berlin and one child from NU3 in Mdantsane were admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital on Saturday.

The children, aged between 4 and 7 years, reportedly presented with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea and dizziness.

Information from parents indicates that the six children had been playing together and ate chips before falling ill.

Department spokesperson Camagwini Mavovana says the circumstances surrounding the child from NU3 are still under investigation.

"One child has been intubated and transferred to Frere Hospital for advanced critical care, while the remaining four are reported to be stable and continue to receive treatment and observation."