Jaisalmer Food Poisoning

"The patients say that they had consumed Bhagar during their fast today. They have mentioned a brand name, we are investigating to try to get to its source," said a food inspector.

Over 200 students of the Delhi University, who are on an educational tour, have taken ill due to suspected food poisoning at their camp in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer is in the throes of gastroenteritis, better known as food poisoning, with many children being affected by the condition. The authorities said that approximately eight to ten cases of gastroenteritis are being admitted to the local government hospital everyday. A two year old child admitted to the hospital after diarrhoea and vomiting died...

"The patients say that they had consumed Bhagar during their fast today. They have mentioned a brand name, we are investigating to try to get to its source," said a food inspector.

Over 200 students of the Delhi University, who are on an educational tour, have taken ill due to suspected food poisoning at their camp in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer is in the throes of gastroenteritis, better known as food poisoning, with many children being affected by the condition. The authorities said that approximately eight to ten cases of gastroenteritis are being admitted to the local government hospital everyday. A two year old child admitted to the hospital after diarrhoea and vomiting died...