More than 60 villagers in central Hunan Province have sought medical attention after consuming food sold by a supermarket, local authorities said.

On Thursday afternoon, the government of Hekou Township, Xiangtan County, started to receive reports that villagers developed symptoms of vomiting, dizziness and muscle weakness after eating stewed dishes they bought at a local supermarket, according to the county government.

The affected villagers are in stable condition in hospital. The supermarket was closed.—Xinhua