Yogyakarta, Indonesia—Thirty guests were rushed to regional hospitals on July 7 after suffering from severe symptoms of food poisoning following a wedding celebration. The victims began falling ill shortly after consuming a meal provided by a local catering service. Emergency medical units responded to the venue to transport the victims.

The guests reported symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness within three hours of eating. The severity of the reaction prompted the organizer to cancel the remainder of the reception. Local health department officials arrived to collect samples of the food served during the event.

Yogyakarta Health Department officials are testing the leftovers to determine the specific source of contamination. Initial reports suggest that the catering company may have improperly stored meat-based dishes. Inspectors have since raided the catering company’s kitchen to check their sanitation protocols.

All thirty patients are currently stable and receiving intravenous fluids at three different hospitals. Doctors remain optimistic that all will recover without further complications. Many guests are expected to be discharged once their electrolyte levels stabilize over the next twelve hours.

The wedding organizers have expressed deep regret and are cooperating with the health department’s investigation. They are working with the caterer to ensure that all medical expenses for the victims are fully covered. The catering firm has been temporarily barred from accepting new contracts.

This event marks the second mass food poisoning incident in the province this year. The health department has pledged to increase surprise inspections of catering businesses operating in the Yogyakarta area. Stricter labeling requirements for prepared foods may be introduced in the coming months.

Local public health officials are contacting other individuals who attended the event to see if they are experiencing similar symptoms. The department has set up a hotline for any wedding guest requiring medical advice. The situation is being treated as a public health priority.

Authorities will hold a press conference tomorrow to release the preliminary results from the lab tests. The catering staff is being questioned as part of the formal investigation into the sanitation breach. The wedding venue remains sanitized as officials continue their site survey.