Kerala girl dies of food poisoning after eating Shawarma; 18 others hospitalised, shop sealed
India Today
A 16-year-old girl from Kerala died in Kanhangad district hospital while undergoing treatment for food poisoning after she consumed Shawarma at a local eatery. As many as 18 others have been hospitalised. A case has been registered and the shop has been sealed.
A 16-year-old girl died and 18 others were hospitalised on Sunday due to suspected food poisoning after they ate Shawarma at an eatery here.
Devananda, a resident of Karivallor near here, died at the Kanhangad district hospital, while undergoing treatment, police said.
A case has been registered against the juice shop, which has been sealed following investigations.
Eighteen school students were admitted to the district hospital after they fell sick, but none of them are said to be in a serious condition.
"We are expecting more cases and have asked doctors and staff from other nearby medical institutions to be present at the Cheruvathur PHC and Neeleswaram Taluk hospitals. We plan to treat people with mild issues there and those with serious conditions will be shifted to the district hospital," District Medical Officer, AV Ramdas, told the media.
Meanwhile, Minister MV Govindan visited the students undergoing treatment at the hospital and said the state government will ensure that quality food is served in hotels across the state.
"The government will conduct inspections across the state to ensure that the food served at restaurants is of good quality," the minister said.
