Key Facts
• September 11: 27 university students in Ise City reported vomiting and diarrhea.
• Source: Bento meals from “Small Izakaya Hanare”; staphylococcus detected in 8 students and 1 worker.
• September 6: 11 individuals aged 7-65 in Tsu City experienced diarrhea and fever.
• Source: Meals at “Asian Dining Han no Shita Tsu”; norovirus found in 10 customers and 3 workers.
• No hospitalizations; all affected individuals are recovering.
• Both establishments were banned from operating as of September 16.
Summary
Two food poisoning outbreaks occurred in Mie Prefecture, Japan. On September 11, 27 university students in Ise City fell ill after consuming bento meals from “Small Izakaya Hanare,” with staphylococcus detected in some cases. Earlier, on September 6, 11 individuals in Tsu City reported symptoms after dining at “Asian Dining Han no Shita Tsu,” where norovirus was identified. No hospitalizations were reported, and all affected individuals are recovering. Authorities have confirmed the meals as the cause and imposed operational bans on both establishments effective September 16.
