Vizhinjam Deaths: Marine Toxin Confirmed, Food Poisoning Ruled Out0

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• April 24, 2026

Key Update Authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have identified a marine toxin as the likely cause behind the deaths of two people who consumed food from a hotel in Vizhinjam. The chemical analysis report clearly rules out food poisoning. The incident dates back to February 16, when the victims, residents of the area, ate at the hotel.