Chowmein Chaos: 35 Kids Hospitalized in Jharkhand
At least 35 children were hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after eating chowmein at a village festival in Jharkhand's Latehar district. The incident occurred during a fair at Temki village. The children, aged two to 15, experienced vomiting and abdominal pain but are now stable.
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In a shocking development, at least 35 children were hospitalized in the Latehar district of Jharkhand due to suspected food poisoning. The incident, which took place in Temki village during a local festival on Wednesday evening, involved the consumption of chowmein from a food stall.
The children, aged between two and 15 years, were swiftly taken to Sadar hospital after experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and dehydration. Dr. Jaiprakash, the hospital's child specialist, confirmed the food poisoning diagnosis and reassured that the children's conditions are stable.
Authorities have begun the discharge process for the affected individuals, with hopes of a quick recovery. The incident underscores the need for stringent food safety measures at public events to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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