YEREVAN. – The food poisoning in one of Armenia's kindergartens was caused by sausages produced by Mush factory, food security service reported.

The use of sausages in kindergartens is banned by the Health Ministry, the service recalled.

According to the statement, the inspectors of the local branch of the food security service took the samples of products.

A kindergarten in the Armenian town of Yeghvard stopped working last week as more than 50 children were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning. It was later revealed that children had Shigella infection. A criminal case has been launched, and an investigation is underway.