Jatropha Poisoning: Public Health Warning Issued0

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• December 7, 2024

Incident in Chamarajanagar Jatropha curcas seeds poisoned five women and eight children in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka last week, forcing their hospitalization. This incident led Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K to issue a public warning about the dangers of consuming toxic fruits. Toxicity of Jatropha Srinivas K emphasized the plant’s high toxicity, explaining that every part