Food Poisoning Outbreak in Jajpur, Odisha: One Dead, 58 Hospitalized
Odisha: One dead, 58 ill after eating Dahi Bara from roadside vendor in Jajpur
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A food poisoning outbreak in Pata Pur village, Jajpur district, Odisha, has resulted in one death and 58 people falling ill after consuming contaminated Dahi Bara from a roadside vendor. Health officials are investigating the incident as patients receive treatment at local hospitals.
- 01One elderly woman has died due to food poisoning linked to Dahi Bara.
- 02A total of 58 individuals, including 25 children, experienced severe symptoms.
- 03Patients were treated at local hospitals, with 52 transferred to the District Headquarters Hospital.
- 04Health officials are investigating the source of contamination.
- 05Local health authorities report that all patients are now stable.
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In a tragic incident in Pata Pur village of Jajpur district, Odisha, one elderly woman has died and 58 others have fallen ill after consuming contaminated Dahi Bara from a roadside vendor. The incident occurred on May 3, with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea manifesting shortly after consumption between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Family members rushed the affected individuals to nearby government hospitals, with 52 patients later transferred to the District Headquarters Hospital for further treatment. Among the affected, 25 are children and 27 are adults. Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling and local MP Dr. Rabindra Kumar Behera visited the hospital to assess the situation and discuss it with health officials. Investigations into the food poisoning case are underway, and health officials have reported that all patients are now stable, although some are experiencing mild fever.
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The incident raises concerns about food safety standards in the area, potentially impacting local vendors and consumer trust.
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