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30 Factory Workers in Jalandhar Affected by Food Poisoning

by Bidita Debnath on  April 14, 2013 at 6:12 PM General Health News
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After being food poisoned, at least 30 factory workers fell ill and one died.

The workers of Shital Fabrics began vomiting and complaining of stomach ache after eating food supplied by a local contractor.
30 Factory Workers in Jalandhar Affected by Food Poisoning
30 Factory Workers in Jalandhar Affected by Food Poisoning

They were admitted to a local hospital.

Dr.Tarsem Singh said the patients were being examined and they had collected and sealed the samples of food consumed by them.

"We then collected and sealed the samples including dal (a preparation of pulses), rice, chapatti, macroni, beans and potato. We have come to the hospital to examine the patients," said Dr. Singh.

The contractor and other people involved have been arrested by the police.

Source: ANI
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