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Pani Puri Scare: Child Dies, 18 Ill After Street Food
28 Apr
Summary
- Child died and 18 fell ill from suspected food poisoning.
- Incident occurred after consuming pani-puri from a roadside stall.
- Concerns rise over hygiene and safety of Indian street foods.
A six-year-old boy has died, and 18 others have fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning in Giridih, Jharkhand, after allegedly consuming pani-puri from a roadside stall. The affected individuals developed high fever, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, requiring hospital treatment. This unfortunate event has reignited discussions about the hygiene and safety standards of popular Indian street foods, particularly pani-puri.
Experts point out that street-side pani-puri is often unsafe due to several factors. These include the use of contaminated, untreated water, poor hygiene practices by vendors such as not using gloves or keeping ingredients uncovered, and improper storage of perishable items like boiled potatoes and chutneys in open, heat-exposed conditions. These issues are exacerbated during summer months, creating a breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella.
