Surat restaurant shut after child dies, 3 hospitalised due to 'food poisoning'
A restaurant in Surat has been shut down by health authorities following the death of a child and the hospitalization of three others due to suspected food poisoning. Inspections revealed poor hygiene and spoiled food items on the premises.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety standards and the effectiveness of municipal regulatory enforcement.
SURAT: A restaurant in Surat was shut by the health department after one child died and three others were hospitalised following suspected food poisoning.The Surat Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) health department inspected the restaurant early Tuesday following a complaint about food poisoning, news agency ANI reported.Food safety officer Sejal Vyas said the team found several food items in poor condition and ordered their destruction.“Upon learning of a young girl’s death, we have shut down the entire restaurant,” Vyas said.Spoiled food found during inspectionAccording to Vyas, the inspection found items including chana dal that had spoiled, while some vegetables were slightly degraded and had been left uncovered.
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