Soup Poisoning: 11 Sick, Manager Hospitalized After Fuel Mistake
Here’s a summary of the news articles provided, all revolving around a dangerous incident at a hot pot restaurant:
* Multiple Reports of Fuel in Hot Pot: Several news sources (ETtoday News Cloud, free times, kimo news) report that a hot pot restaurant mistakenly added fuel instead of soup base to the hot pot.
* Widespread Illness: In at least two instances (reported by multiple sources),over 10 people became ill after eating the contaminated hot pot. One report specifically states 11 people were affected.
* Manager’s Attempt to Demonstrate Safety (and Subsequent Hospitalization): In a shocking and ultimately self-harming act,the restaurant manager in multiple reports attempted to prove the soup was safe by drinking 5 spoonfuls. He then also required hospitalization.
* Location: The incidents appear to be occurring in China, specifically Shandong province is mentioned in one report.
In short: A serious incident occurred where fuel was accidentally used in a hot pot, causing mass illness and leading the manager to dangerously attempt to prove the food’s safety, resulting in his own hospitalization.