Mumbai: 12 People Hospitalised Due To Suspected Food Poisoning After Eating Chicken Shawarma

Mumbai: As many as 12 people were admitted to a hospital for suspected food poisoning in the last two days after they ate a non-vegetarian street food item in the Goregaon area of Mumbai. The incident occurred at Satellite Tower in the Santosh Nagar area of Goregaon (East) on Friday after eating chicken shawarma, as per a civic official.

As per him, nine of the 12 people have been discharged from the hospital, while three others are recovering.

According to a statement by a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official on Sunday, the affected individuals were admitted to a local hospital on Friday and Saturday. While nine of them have been discharged following treatment, three individuals are still under medical care.

"Twelve people complained of food poisoning on Friday and Saturday. They were admitted to a hospital. While nine people were discharged, three others are undergoing treatment," the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said without elaborating on whether the food was consumed by the 12 people at a hotel or shop.

In another incident, over 50 students from a coaching centre in Khed tehsil of Pune district were hospitalised allegedly due to food poisoning. The private centre in Khed taluka provided boarding facilities to over 500 students.

After having dinner at the coaching centre more than 50 students complained of food poisoning symptoms like stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhoea the next day. The students were admitted to a nearby hospital where their condition was stable.

(With PTI Inputs)