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Nine learners from a school in Mossel Bay were rushed to hospital on Monday after they allegedly shared packets of chips that gave them severe stomach cramps.
This is according to a statement by the Garden Route District Municipality.
Mayor Andrew Stroebel says it is believed that the children got the chips from a local spaza shop.
He says they were immediately taken to a Mossel Bay hospital and treated for their symptoms.
Stroebel says all nine children have since recovered and discharged.
He says Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) from the GRDM have already initiated an investigation into the incident.
As part of the standard procedures followed, the chips will be sent to a laboratory, and test results will be made public once they are received.
Earlier this month, Police in Great Brak River warned residents to be alert after pills were recently found in packets of chips.
Sergeant Laurianne Botha said the pills were found in different brands of chips, allegedly bought from spaza shops in Wolwedans, Greenhaven and Friemersheim.
She says they are particularly concerned about young children who may be able to buy these products.
