58 Hospitalized After Consuming Contaminated Dahibara in Jajpur, Odisha
58 hospitalised after eating ''dahibara'' in Odisha''s Jajpur
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Fifty-eight individuals, including 27 children, were hospitalized in Patapur village, Jajpur district, Odisha, after consuming 'Cuttack Dahibara' from a local vendor. Symptoms included vomiting and fever, prompting health officials to investigate the food and water sources.
- 0158 individuals hospitalized after eating contaminated food.
- 02The incident occurred in Patapur village, Jajpur district, Odisha.
- 03Health officials are investigating food and water sources.
- 0421 patients have already been discharged after treatment.
- 05The state government has formed three teams to probe the incident.
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In a concerning incident in Patapur village, located in Jajpur district, Odisha, 58 individuals, including 27 children, were hospitalized after consuming 'Cuttack Dahibara' from a local vendor. Patients exhibited symptoms such as vomiting and fever shortly after eating. They were admitted to the Dasarathapur Community Health Centre and Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed that 21 patients have since been discharged following treatment. In response to the incident, the state government has established three independent teams to investigate the food and water sources, and samples have been collected for testing. The minister assured that necessary measures are being taken to provide optimal medical care for those affected.
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This incident raises concerns about food safety in the region, prompting health officials to ensure stricter food quality checks.
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