Kerala woman suffers Salmonella infection from cafe’s grilled chicken, wins Rs 96,000
A Kerala woman suffering from Salmonella infection after consuming grilled chicken from a cafe has been awarded Rs 96,393 in compensation. President George Baby and member Nishad Thankappa of the consumer commission directed the cafe's owner and manager to pay Rs 36,393 towards the woman's medical expenses, Rs 50,000 as compensation, and Rs 10,000 for litigation costs.
The woman claimed she developed symptoms after eating the dish, Alfaham, on October 21, 2025, and subsequently sought medical treatment, incurring Rs 36,393 in costs. Despite the cafe owner denying the allegations and asserting the food was of good quality, the commission relied on the hospital discharge summary, which confirmed a Salmonella infection.
The commission's decision highlights that food outlets can be held accountable for medical expenses when a consumer establishes a link between the food consumed and a subsequent illness, even without complaints from other customers.
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