Three hundred and three cases of food poisoning, presumably caused by Salmonella, were reported in connection with bánh mì (bread rolls) from Hong Ngoc 37 bakery in Dong Tháp, Vietnam.
The outbreak began on June 16, 2026. By June 20, 290–303 cases had been hospitalized. Of 36 samples tested, 25 were positive for Salmonella spp.
Six severe cases were transferred to Ho Chi Minh City. The bakery was closed on June 16.
This is the third mass food poisoning incident linked to the Hong Ngoc chain in Dong Tháp, with previous outbreaks in 2024 and February 2026.
