Suspected food poisoning: Health officials inspect beverage outlet in Kannur
The complaints reportedly pertain to an incident on September 21 in which seven members of a Kannur family consumed cocktails from the outlet and subsequently developed health problems.
Health officials in Kannur conducted an inspection at a popular beverage outlet on Wednesday following multiple complaints of suspected food poisoning. The outlet, located at Caltex, has been drawing scrutiny after several individuals, including children, sought medical treatment after consuming drinks from the establishment. Health officials stated that those affected by the suspected food poisoning are currently under observation.
Samples from the outlet will be sent for testing to determine the cause of the reported illness. The complaints stem from an incident on September 21, 2026, when seven members of a Kannur family reportedly consumed drinks from the outlet and subsequently fell ill. They sought treatment at the Kolachery primary health centre and later reported the cases to the Health department.
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