A disturbing incident has come to light in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, where 80 students were hospitalized after consuming biscuits that were part of a nutritional meal program at their school. The students, who were from a district council school, experienced severe symptoms of food poisoning, including nausea and vomiting, shortly after eating the biscuits.
The incident occurred when the students were given biscuits as part of their mid-day meal. Shortly after consuming the biscuits, many students began to feel unwell, complaining of nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. The school authorities immediately sprang into action, rushing the affected students to a nearby rural hospital for treatment.
Details
- Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra
- School: District council school in Keket Jalgaon village
- Incident Time: Around 8:30 AM
- Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting
- Hospitalization: The students were taken to a rural hospital, where their condition was described as stable.
- Total Students in School: 296
An investigation into the cause of the food poisoning has been launched, with officials collecting samples of the biscuits and other food items served to the students. Preliminary reports suggest that the biscuits may have been contaminated, leading to the food poisoning outbreak.
This incident raises serious concerns about the safety and quality of food being served to students in schools. The mid-day meal program is intended to provide nutritious food to students, but in this case, it seems to have had the opposite effect.