Chandrapur, Sept. 29 -- Seven persons were hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated snacks in Chandrapur district, where a lizard was reportedly found in a packet purchased from a local snack shop, police said on Tuesday.
According to reports, the affected persons on Monday afternoon purchased raw chivda (snacks) from a shop near the ITI area in Chandrapur city.
Soon after consuming the snack, they complained of vomiting, nausea and discomfort and were rushed to a sub-district hospital for treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable.
Medical Officer Dr Ketaki Shende of the Warora Sub-District Hospital said the exact cause of the suspected food poisoning would be determined only after examination of medical reports and ...