A 12-year-old boy named Rohan died from food poisoning after consuming noodles, while five other family members fell ill in Pilibhit, India [b00becd7]. The family initially went to a private hospital but returned home as their condition worsened. Unfortunately, Rohan passed away shortly after. The condition of the remaining four family members is stable. The Assistant Commissioner Food conducted preliminary investigations and suggested that some other food may be the reason behind the illness. No complaint has been lodged with the police regarding the incident [b00becd7].
In a related incident, a report from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Karnataka revealed that almost 22% of pani puri samples sold in the state did not meet quality standards [7b438d56]. Out of 260 samples collected across the state, 41 were deemed unsafe due to the presence of chemicals and carcinogenic substances. Additionally, 18 samples were rated as poor quality and unfit for consumption. The Commissioner of Food Safety, Srinivas K, confirmed that the decision to test pani puri quality was made after receiving numerous complaints. The report found that eateries used chemicals and artificial coloring agents like brilliant blue, sunset yellow, and tartrazine, which could have various health effects including digestive issues, cardiac diseases, and autoimmune failure. Food safety officials are exploring potential actions against violators and ways to enforce food safety standards in smaller eateries in Karnataka [7b438d56] [b00becd7].