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Guests at an 80th birthday bash believe a batch of ham and pea soup, which took the party's host three days to make, was behind 11 people falling violently ill.
As many as 64 guests arrived at the party on Hope Street in Norman Park, Brisbane, at 3.30pm on Sunday to celebrate the 80th birthday of John Weir.
Emergency services were immediately called after 11 guests became ill experiencing severe gastro symptoms including fatigue, dizziness, nausea and fainting.
Guests suspect a batch of pea and ham soup, which was cooked by Mr Weir himself and took three days to make, was to blame.
Things took a turn during the speeches when one woman fainted and another fell to the floor.
Guests at John Weir's (pictured) 80th birthday party suspect his 'infamous' pea and ham soup was the cause of 11 people falling violently ill
Paramedics assessed a total of 10 elderly guests at the home before taking six of them to Princess Alexander, Mater and Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospitals
All six guests taken to hospital have since been discharged and are doing well.
Emergency services were
