In Surendranagar, Gujarat, more than 60 villagers—many women and children—were sent to hospitals after a bout of food poisoning linked to buttermilk served at a Vastu ceremony in Gomta village.
The incident began Saturday night when residents drank the buttermilk. Soon after, several people started vomiting, had severe diarrhoea, and complained of stomach pain. Hospitals in nearby Limbdi and Wadhwan rushed in the patients, and health officials treated them on scene.
Taluka Health Officer Jayesh Vaghela told reporters that all patients remain stable under medical care. He said the emergency team tested the buttermilk and sent samples to a laboratory to find the contaminant.
The district Health Department opened an inquiry and keeps a close eye on the situation. Officials praised the quick recovery of those treated.
This episode follows a broader push by Gujarat to curb food‑borne illnesses. The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) analysed about 60,448 food samples last year. Of those, 1.45 % failed quality checks, and 0.17 % were declared unsafe. Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the state filed 980 enforcement cases, resolved 864, and levied fines totalling ₹6.21 crore. Additional court cases added ₹0.54 crore in penalties.
The state runs regular raids to seize adulterated food and imposes hefty fines on violators. Health officials also host community‑wide workshops and monitor large public meals to ensure they meet safety standards.
The Gujarat government’s intensified food‑safety measures aim to keep residents safe and prevent incidents like the one that unfolded in Gomta village.
Source: ianslive
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