Food Safety Alert: Hospitalization After Consuming Local Delicacy in Odisha

Fifty-eight individuals, including children, fell ill after eating a local dish in Odisha’s Jajpur district. Authorities suspect 'Cuttack Dahibara' as the cause, prompting food and water sample testing. With medical care underway, the state government has launched an investigation to ensure public safety.

In a distressing incident in Odisha's Jajpur district, 58 people, including 27 children, were hospitalized after consuming a local delicacy known as 'Cuttack Dahibara'. Officials suggest the dish as the potential cause of widespread illness.

The incident unfolded in Patapur village when villagers fell sick, presenting symptoms of vomiting and fever shortly after eating from a local vendor. Patients were urgently admitted to local health centers for treatment.

With both state officials and family welfare authorities on site, food and water samples were collected for analysis. The government has mobilized three investigative teams to determine the cause and prevent future occurrences.