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Bride, Groom Among 34 Sick After Feast
3 Nov
Summary
- 34 wedding guests, including the newlyweds, fell ill with food poisoning.
- Caterers face charges for serving sub-standard food and hygiene violations.
- The FDA is examining raw materials from the caterer for potential contamination.
A wedding feast in Bhandup ended in a health crisis on Sunday night, with 34 attendees, including the newlyweds, falling ill. All affected individuals were hospitalized with symptoms of food poisoning.
Following the incident, Bhandup police have initiated a case against the owner of Kalash Caterers and others involved. Allegations include serving sub-standard food and violations of hygiene practices. The Food and Drug Administration has also collected samples of raw materials for examination.
The ceremony, which hosted over 400 guests, saw the bride and groom among the first to feel unwell after the meal. Other guests, including children, subsequently developed symptoms. Medical authorities report that all patients are currently stable and receiving treatment.
The caterer is being investigated under various sections of the BNS and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, concerning the sale and distribution of unsafe food.
