Hong Ngu Regional General Hospital in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam, where dozens of people were admitted with suspected food poisoning after consuming ‘banh mi’ sold at Hong Ngoc 12 bakery on February 23-24, 2026. Photo: Dang Tuyet / Tuoi TreAccording to the food safety authority under the Dong Thap Department of Health, 10 patients have since been discharged, while the remaining cases are still under treatment, mostly at Hong Ngu Regional General Hospital, with others at Dong Thap General Hospital and nearby facilities. The patients reported eating ‘banh mi’ at the establishment between 7:00 pm on Monday and 6:30 am on Tuesday. This is not the first incident involving Hong Ngoc 12. In 2024, the same bakery was linked to a major outbreak that sickened 149 people after they consumed its ‘banh mi.’Hong Ngoc is a well-known ‘banh mi’ brand in Dong Thap, with outlets in Hong Ngu, Cao Lanh, and Sa Dec.

Source: Tuoitre News February 27, 2026 13:59 UTC