11 people, including children, fall ill after 'dead lizard' found inside birthday cake in Maharashtra, FDA raids bakery
The incident took place on Saturday when local residents gathered to celebrate the birthday of a 25-year-old woman.
In Maharashtra's Palghar district, eleven individuals, including seven young children, were hospitalized after consuming a birthday cake allegedly containing a dead lizard, according to local police. Three of the children, aged seven, are in critical condition and have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) subsequently raided the bakery from which the cake was purchased and revoked its license.
The incident occurred in Neelkantheshwar, Takipada area of Nalasopara (east) on Saturday evening, during a birthday celebration for a 25-year-old woman. Local residents reported that around 6pm, children brought a cake to the celebration. Shortly after consuming the cake, the children experienced chest pain, began vomiting, and were transported to the nearby municipal hospital.
The children revealed they had found a dead lizard inside the cake. Of the seven children, three are currently stable, while the remaining four are under observation at Vijayalalshmi hospital. Dr Vidya Sawant stated that the exact cause of the food poisoning has yet to be determined. A Tulinj Police team visited the hospital to assess the situation and collected cake samples for testing.
Vasai-Virar region mayor Ajeev Patil informed that the investigation is ongoing and the FDA has been alerted to conduct a review of the bakery in question.
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