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Suspected Food Poisoning at Wedding Feast Sickens Around 70 in Uttar Pradesh

Milk-Based Sweet Suspected

Around 70 people, including several children, were hospitalised after a suspected food poisoning incident at a wedding feast in Madharpur village, Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. The milk-based sweet ‘rasgulla‘ is suspected to have caused the illness, although the exact source has not yet been confirmed.

Around 200 Guests Attended the Feast

According to reports, approximately 200 people attended the wedding feast, and around 70 developed symptoms after consuming the food. Several patients were admitted to the district hospital, while others sought treatment at private healthcare facilities.

Patients Reportedly Stable

The Chief Medical Superintendent of the district hospital, Dr Shakti Basu, said that all affected individuals are in stable condition. Among those admitted to the district hospital were Arzoo (1), Yusuf (2), Shifa (4), Asra (5), Sazia (7), Irfan Khan (48), Sultan (52), and Riyazuddin (55).

Investigation Underway

A resident stated that almost all attendees had consumed the rasgulla before several people fell ill. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident and conduct laboratory testing of food samples to determine the exact cause of the suspected food poisoning.

Source: Indian Times Express