Food Poisoning causes 40 people to fall ill

Azamgarh (UP), Mar 23: At least 40 persons fell ill due to food poisoning after consuming sweets at a marriage function in Bhokupur Gangatia village in the district, police said today.

The incident took place last night when a marriage party reached Nizamabad area here, they said. The guests started vomiting and complained of stomach ache after consuming sweets during the function, police said, adding that the victims were rushed to hospital.

Chief Medical Officer, K P Mishra said medicines and treatment facilities have been provided and the condition of the victims was stable.

PTI