US Edition107 Devotees Hospitalised Due to Food Poisoning After Temple Feast in Tamil Nadu
- At least 107 devotees were hospitalised on June 11 after consuming food served during the Kumbabhishekam festival at Karuppannasamy temple in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.
- The outbreak occurred after contaminated vegetarian food and water were consumed, with symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and dizziness reported beginning Tuesday.
- Patients, including 11 children, were admitted to Government Rajaji Hospital and other facilities where they received antibiotics, hydration, and round-the-clock monitoring.
- Health officials suspect contamination in the food or water supplied during the event and launched an investigation to identify the source, while all patients remain stable and are responding well to treatment.
- This incident highlights ongoing concerns about food safety during mass gatherings, prompting calls for stricter vigilance and corrective measures to prevent future outbreaks.
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Tamil Nadu: 85 hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Madurai
At least 85 people were hospitalised on Wednesday (June 11) due to suspected food poisoning after consuming meals at a temple festival in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district. According to the Dean of Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai, all patients are in stable condition. Additional cases have also been reported in hospitals across Virudhunagar. Health authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to identify the source and cau…
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