Around 35 girls at a government-run residential school for Scheduled Tribe students in Telangana’s Nalgonda district on Monday showed signs of food poisoning, according to a government official. Several of the students mentioned feeling nauseous and dealing with other similar issues.
The girls who fell ill were quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Out of the 35 affected students, 30 have already been discharged, and five are under medical observation in the hospital. Officials stated that the condition of these five girls is stable and not serious.
On Sunday evening, the students were given fried ‘alasandalu’ (black-eyed peas) along with chicken. For breakfast on Monday, ‘pulihora’ (tamarind rice) was served. A preliminary assessment suggests that the ‘alasandalu’ should have been boiled rather than fried, potentially contributing to the incident.
In response to the situation, a medical camp has been established at the school premises. This measure aims to provide immediate treatment to any other students who might develop health issues. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation closely to ensure the well-being of all students.
Gujarat food poisoning
In a recent suspected food poisoning incident, which impacted Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Vadodara, Gujarat, with over 100 female students from the SD Hall hostel falling ill after eating dinner in the mess.
Late Tuesday, on July 8, students began experiencing sudden diarrhoea, vomiting, and severe stomach pain just hours after their evening meal.
Out of roughly 350 students who ate in the mess, more than 100 developed symptoms of what appears to be a foodborne infection. They were quickly taken to Gotri and Sayaji hospitals for urgent medical attention.
(With PTI Inputs)