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DEHRADUN, Uttarakhand – A mass food poisoning incident has rocked Dehradun, with over 100 individuals hospitalized after consuming what is suspected to be adulterated buckwheat flour. Patients exhibiting symptoms of severe gastrointestinal distress were admitted to Coronation Hospital and Doon Medical College on Monday, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Medical personnel have confirmed that the patients’ conditions are currently stable, but the scale of the outbreak has triggered widespread concern.
Preliminary investigations, based on patient testimonies, have traced the contaminated flour’s origin to Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In response, law enforcement agencies have moved decisively, shutting down 22 shops and confiscating various food products suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Shopkeepers are currently undergoing intensive questioning as part of a comprehensive investigation to pinpoint the source and extent of the adulteration.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the affected patients in the hospitals, assuring them of the government’s commitment to their well-being. He also directed hospital authorities to increase capacity if necessary to accommodate any further influx of patients. Furthermore, he has instructed the Health Secretary to conduct a thorough and expedited investigation into the incident.
Collaborative raids are currently underway across Saharanpur, with Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh officials working in tandem to identify the source of the adulteration and prevent further distribution of the contaminated flour. The primary focus remains on safeguarding public health and ensuring accountability for those responsible.
The incident has sparked widespread alarm among residents, particularly during the ongoing fasting period when buckwheat flour is commonly consumed. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution when purchasing food products and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on preliminary reports and official statements. The investigation into the food poisoning outbreak is ongoing, and details may evolve as more information becomes available. The accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed at this stage.(https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/health/3328815-buckwheat-flour-scandal-over-100-hospitalized-in-food-poisoning-outbreak)
