Track team members battled possible food-borne bug during Olympics training
Food poisoning suspected in pre-Olympics illnesses of 15 percent of about 150 American athletes on track team in town outside of Beijing. Events official says he was told illnesses were 'normal stomach bugs' and not out of the ordinary for an international trip.
The New York Times 2008-08-16
Categories: Food Safety, HEALTH & NUTRITION
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