Over 70, including 30 children, fall ill after community feast in Odisha's Balasore
Officials suspect the illness may have been caused by contaminated food or drinking water.
Over 70 individuals, including 30 children, fell ill following a community feast held during a housewarming ceremony in Balasore, Odisha. The event took place in Kharida village on Thursday, where a resident organized the meal. Those who consumed the food and water experienced symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting on Friday, according to officials.
Food and water samples have been collected and sent for testing to determine the cause of the illness. Around 50 of the severely affected individuals were admitted to Jaleswar hospital, while others received first aid. A medical team has been deployed to monitor the situation and provide necessary healthcare. This incident follows two major food poisoning outbreaks reported in other parts of the country.
In one case, over 100 people fell ill after a pre-wedding feast in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district in April, while in another, four people died and 28 others fell ill following a funeral feast in Odisha's Sundargarh district in May.
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