Latest Food Poisoning News & Updates

Hyderabad, July 10 (IANS) The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo-motu cognisance of the news reports about the alleged food poisoning incident at a residential school in Nagarkurnool district.A total of 27 students of the tribal welfare Gurukul at Mannanur village in Amrabad Mandal of Nagarkurnool fell ill after breakfast on Thursday.Taking suo-motu cognisance of the media reports, the Commission has called for a detailed report from the District Collector, Nagarkurnool, on …

Kalaburagi, July 10 (IANS) More than 45 students of a Morarji Desai Minority Residential Hostel in Dandoti village in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi district fell ill after consuming a meal, prompting authorities to launch an inquiry on Friday. State Home Minister Priyank Kharge represents the Chittapur Assembly segment in the district. According to preliminary information, the students began vomiting soon after eating rice and sambar served at the hostel on Thursday night. Officials suspect the illness…

Patna, July 2 (IANS) A suspected case of food poisoning has occurred in Bihar’s Gopalganj district, where 12 members of the same family, including 10 children, fell ill after consuming a traditional dish known as ‘Fensa’.Doctors said all the patients are now out of danger and recovering.The incident occurred in Kritpura village under the Baikunthpur police station area.According to an official, a cow owned by local resident Anil Sahani had recently given birth to a calf.To mark the occasio…

Patna, May 9 (IANS) A major health scare was reported from the Gurua block of Gaya district on Friday night after more than 40 people fell ill following a Tilak ceremony in Dhana Bigha village, officials said on Saturday.According to an official, a large number of villagers had gathered for the ceremony. Shortly after eating, many attendees began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and restlessness.Initially dismissed as minor discomfort, the situation quickly escal…

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding a food poisoning incident at a girls’ hostel in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district, where several students fell ill after consuming food. ​ The apex human rights body has issued notices to the state Chief Secretary and the Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. ​The NHRC has asked the authorities to furnish information on the health…

Tokyo, March 26 (IANS) More than 600 students and staff members at multiple schools in Kumatori Town, Osaka have reported symptoms of food poisoning, public broadcaster NHK reported Thursday.Students and staff members at eight elementary and junior high schools in the town have successively developed symptoms, including diarrhoea and vomiting, since last Thursday. As of Tuesday, the total number of those affected reached 633, according to the report.The local health centre detected norovirus in …