Fall Food Poisoning in Tamil Nadu: DMK Meeting Leaves Over 100 Ill, Including Children
Fall Food Poisoning Incident in Tamil Nadu
In a shocking fall food poisoning incident, more than 100 people, including dozens of children, fell sick this week after consuming biryani at a DMK meeting. This unfortunate event took place on Friday following a general meeting for party members along with the distribution of welfare items in Madurai.
Symptoms and Medical Response
According to an India Today report, biryani was served after the event, and many attendees took food home. Soon after, symptoms such as vomiting and nausea surfaced, with many requiring urgent medical attention and being ferried to nearby hospitals by ambulances.
Investigation Launch
The Thirumangalam Police have launched an investigation into this matter. Hospital sources indicate that attendees suffered food poisoning due to consuming stale food. This alarming development follows another recent incident where three children died, and several more were hospitalized due to food poisoning in Andhra Pradesh.
Additional Food Poisoning Cases
- In mid-August, three children died after consuming biryani in Anakapalli district.
- 27 children fell ill, with some requiring critical care.
- In another August incident, over 30 children in Bihar fell ill after taking filariasis medicine.
- More than 120 people in Uttar Pradesh were hospitalized due to food poisoning from buckwheat flour.
This incident underscores the ongoing issues related to food safety that authorities must address.
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