Hyderabad: Twenty people, including four children, fell ill with food poisoning after eating goat meat during Dussehra celebrations in Annaram Thanda, Kamareddy district. The incident occurred in Pitlam mandal after families prepared and shared meat over two days.
According to the report, five families gathered on Sunday to slaughter a goat and host a festive meal. However, they cooked and ate the remaining meat on Monday before several people developed symptoms.
The affected people experienced vomiting and diarrhoea. They initially received treatment at the local government hospital, where doctors assessed their condition.
Meanwhile, 17 people in serious condition were shifted to Banswada hospital for further treatment. The report did not specify the condition of the remaining patients after their initial medical assessment.
Food poisoning case prompts sample testing
Following the incident, food safety officials collected food and water samples for laboratory testing. The tests are expected to help determine whether contaminated food or water caused the illness.
The incident was reported from Annaram Thanda in Pitlam mandal on October 19. Authorities had not confirmed the precise cause of the suspected food poisoning in the information provided.