74 students hospitalized for suspected food poisoning in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 74 learners in South Africa's West Rand area, Gauteng Province, are receiving medical treatment following a suspected food poisoning incident Thursday, said the Gauteng Department of Health.

The department said some 74 female 12th graders from Fochville Secondary School, Badirile Secondary School, and Wedela Technical School were on a matric camp when they experienced stomach cramps and diarrhea.