Maharashtra FDA alerted after 27 people fall sick at Mumbai wedding
At least 27 people, including four children, developed food poisoning symptoms after eating at a wedding in Nahur West on Sunday.
The Bhandup Police have alerted the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after 27 people fell sick following a wedding feast in Mumbai. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 1, at the Nalanda Buddha Vihar hall in Nahur West.
According to The Indian Express, approximately 500 people attended the wedding. The Bhandup Police stated that 27 people who consumed food in the last batch developed symptoms of food poisoning.
The affected individuals, which included four children, were rushed to a nearby hospital. The police said that no casualties have been reported and all hospitalised patients are currently stable.
Authorities are waiting for stomach wash reports from the affected persons to determine the cause of the alleged food poisoning. The police said they have contacted the Maharashtra FDA and will initiate appropriate legal action and investigate the matter once reports are received.