A food poisoning scare hit the residents of the women’s hostel of Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering at Kadayirippu after a few students complained of nausea and other illnesses after consuming food from the mess late on Saturday evening.
A group of students held a protest at the college on Monday. Students had to go to hospitals and some returned to their homes on Sunday and Monday after they fell ill from the hostel mess food. One student was admitted to a medical college at Kolencherry on Monday. Police said that they would register a case if necessary after they received word from the hospital.
Officials of the Aikaranad grama panchayat and District Medical Office also visited the college to take stock of the situation. College officials have been asked to close the hostel mess for two days. “The students said that the water in the taps at the hostel was unclean and often cloudy. It was clear when we went to examine it. But college authorities have assured us that all steps will be taken to address the students’ concerns,” said panchayat member Reena Mathai.
College Principal Saji C.B. said that the incident could not be termed a case of food poisoning as only a few students who consumed a snack provided at the mess began vomiting.
“All students have been discharged. The food is cooked by an external contractor. Food inspectors looked into the issue and said that it may have originated from bad dal, ” Dr. Saji said.
A few students complained of nausea and other illnesses after consuming food from hostel mess late on Saturday evening.
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