Food Poisoning: 40 children fell sick after eating funeral feast in Athagarh

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Cuttack: In yet another incident of food poisoning in the state, over 40 students fell sick in Parbatipur village under Kandarei panchayat under Athagarh block in the district this morning after consuming stale food.

As per the report, the victims who are aged between 3 to 12 years and belong to Parbatipur and Mahalaxmipur villages under Athagarh block had consumed foods prepared at a funeral feast in the area last night.

All the victims fell ill with symptoms like nausea and vomiting and were rushed to Athagarh Sub Divisional Hospital by their family members.

“We have admitted 5 children into the hospital due to deteriorating condition and other 30 have been put under observation though their conditions are stable. A few of the victims have been discharged from the hospital after treatment,” said Bijay Kumar Mishra, Sub Divisional Medical Officer, Athagarh.

Meanwhile, a medical team has been rushed to the village where the incident took place to examine the food sample to find out the cause of the food poisoning.

Local MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain and Sub Collector Amiya Kumar Sahoo have also visited the spot to take stock of the situation.

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