Buckwheat Flour Scare During Navratri Fasting: Nearly 200 Victims Fall Ill in Delhi
Nearly 200 people in northwest Delhi fell ill due to food poisoning after consuming buckwheat flour during Navratri fasting. The police and Food Safety Department are investigating the incident, and samples of the flour have been collected. While no serious cases were reported, the event caused panic in the affected areas.
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In northwest Delhi, nearly 200 individuals have reportedly succumbed to food poisoning after consuming buckwheat flour during the Navratri fasting, sources revealed on Tuesday.
Receiving swathes of calls early Tuesday morning, Jahangirpuri police swiftly transported the afflicted from various neighborhoods, such as Mahendra Park and Samaypur, to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital. However, the situation, though concerning, resulted in no serious health ramifications.
The police have since launched sensitization efforts among shopkeepers and residents while collaborating with the Food Safety Department to scrutinize local flour supplies. Meanwhile, the community remains on edge as shopkeepers attempt to reassure customers about product safety during this precautionary phase.
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