Forty-five students from a private school near Thane, Maharashtra, were hospitalized after experiencing suspected food poisoning following their midday meal. The incident has prompted an investigation and an FIR against the school management and food supplier. The children are now under observation, and authorities are looking into the cause of the poisoning.
Nearly 40 students from a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, were hospitalized after consuming food served during the mid-day meal program. The students, who reportedly ate ‘Khichdi,’ complained of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. While all students are stable, food samples have been collected for testing. This incident follows similar incidents in other parts of India where students became ill after consuming school meals, highlighting concerns about food safety in educational institutions.
More than 100 people, including dozens of children, were hospitalized after consuming biryani at a DMK meeting in Madurai. The incident, which took place on Friday, saw attendees experiencing vomiting and nausea, leading to a police investigation and concerns about food safety. This incident follows similar events in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, highlighting the need for stricter food safety measures in public gatherings.
The French farm ministry has identified five suspected cases of botulism in central France, potentially caused by contaminated pesto sauce. The government has issued a recall of the affected product, urging consumers who have purchased it to exercise caution and seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms.
A Reddit user sparked a debate about food safety after admitting to using five-year-old gravy on his roast dinner. While some reassured him that he’d likely be fine, others warned about the dangers of consuming expired food. The post highlights the complexities of interpreting ‘best before’ dates and the importance of using common sense when it comes to food.
Two separate incidents in India, one in Bihar and the other in Uttar Pradesh, have resulted in several children and adults falling ill. In Bihar, 31 children were hospitalized after consuming filarial medicine administered during a school health campaign. Meanwhile, over 120 individuals in Uttar Pradesh were hospitalized due to food poisoning after consuming buckwheat flour during Janmashtami festivities. Authorities are investigating both incidents.
A tragic incident of food poisoning in Andhra Pradesh has claimed the lives of three children and hospitalized 37 others. The children, residing in a hostel run by a religious organization, fell ill after consuming samosas, leading to symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The incident highlights the need for stricter food safety measures and emphasizes the importance of ensuring the quality of food served in hostels and schools.
At least 80 students from a school in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were hospitalized after consuming biscuits provided in a nutritional meal program. The incident highlights concerns about food safety in school meals and underscores the need for stricter quality control measures.
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The Union Education Ministry has taken note of a recent incident where a lizard was found in breakfast served to students at a Telangana Model School. The State Government has taken action against responsible officials and assured the safety of school meals. This incident highlights concerns over food safety in educational institutions.
