Number of patients in Bhiwandi food poisoning rises to 122
Over 120 people in Bhiwandi, India, have been hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a local eatery. Authorities have initiated a probe, demolished unauthorized parts of the establishment, and are taking regulatory action against the shop.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety standards and the regulation of unauthorized food establishments in urban areas.
The number of persons affected due to a suspected food poisoning incident in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district has risen to 122, officials said on Saturday (June 20, 2026).
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