Agra: Eleven children of an Albatia anganwadi centre were admitted to a government hospital on Thursday after having food at the centre, allegedly supplied by Akshaypatra. The children complained of stomach ache, nausea and vomiting soon after they had their lunch. Parents of the children alleged that they found a lizard in the food. Four children were sent back after getting first aid by the doctors while seven were admitted due to serious condition.
Talking with TOI, Sanjay Kumar, father of a child, said, “The children complained of stomach ache and vomiting after having khichdi in the anganbadi centre. We found lizard in the khichdi. We took our kids to the district hospital for treatment.”
Talking with TOI, district project officer, Rajendra Kumar, said, “The contaminated food has been sent to the food and drug safety team. If found guilty, we will take strict action against the food providing agency, Akshypatra.”
Chief medical superintendent of district hospital, Dr Subodh Kumar, said, “Seven children were admitted in the hospital. All of them are out of danger now.”
Director, strategic relations, Akshypatra, Bharat Dasa, said, “I am not aware about the incident. We always keep high standards of safety and hygiene in our kitchens so we will definitely look into the matter.”
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