Several fall ill after consuming food at church exhibition in Tharuvaikulam
Over 30 people were hospitalized with symptoms of food poisoning after eating lunch at a biblical exhibition in Tharuvaikulam, India. The food was sourced from a local hotel, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns regarding food safety standards at public events and local catering services.
Several persons suffered from vomiting and dizziness after consuming lunch served at a biblical exhibition held at St. Michael’s Church at Tharuvaikulam in the district on Sunday.
According to police, several local residents ate the non-vegeterian meal served at the event in the afternoon. The food was reportedly ordered from a hotel in the same locality . By evening, many of them complained of vomiting, diarrhoea, and dizziness.
Around 10 of them were referred to Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (TKGMCH) and others were taken to private hospitals. So far, no case has been registered in connection with the incident, police said.
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