Bhiwandi food poisoning: 79 people still hospitalised; FDA cracks down on eateries
A food poisoning outbreak in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, has left 79 people hospitalized after consuming contaminated food at a local eatery. The FDA has launched an investigation and sealed several establishments to prevent further incidents.
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Five days after a major food poisoning outbreak in Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra, 79 people continue to undergo treatment at a local hospital after consuming snacks at a popular eatery, a senior medical official said on Sunday (June 21, 2026).
The report is a straightforward factual account of a public health event and government response.
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