Sydney bakery customers hospitalised over salmonella poisoning

At least 13 people have been hospitalised after eating food prepared at a bakery in Sydney's south over the weekend.

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Up to 40 people presented themselves to St George and Sutherland hospitals with gastroenteritis symptoms including vomiting, fever and cramps, a NSW Health spokeswoman says.

Director of Public Health in the south-east of Sydney, Professor Mark Ferson, confirmed that a number of the hospitalised patients have tested positive for salmonella poisoning.

"We have a small number of positive results for salmonella so far. More results will come through in the next few days."