19 year-old Boy Dies of Food Poisoning after Consuming Roadside Shawarma in Mumbai
19 year-old Boy Dies of Food Poisoning after Consuming Roadside Shawarma in Mumbai
During the final week of April, a dozen individuals required hospitalisation due to food poisoning, which was traced back to chicken shawarma purchased from a street-side vendor in Goregaon.
8th May 2024
A 19-year-old man from Mumbai passed away on Tuesday due to food poisoning after eating shawarma from a local vendor in Trombay the previous day. This marks the city’s second such incident in a fortnight. The authorities have detained two food stall operators for providing tainted chicken, which resulted in the young man’s death.
Trombay Police report that on 3rd May, Prathamesh Bhokse, aged 19, and his uncle Hameed Abbas Syed, aged 40, residents of Maharashtra Nagar, ate shawarma from a stall owned by Anand Kamble and Mohammad Shaikh, situated near Hanuman Chali.
Prathamesh experienced vomiting and abdominal pain the following day and sought medical attention at a municipal hospital nearby. His condition improved after receiving treatment.
However, on 5th May, he had diarrhoea and was taken to KEM Hospital, Parel where the duty doctor treated him and sent him home. On Monday morning, he developed weakness and was taken to KEM again where he was admitted and eventually passed away on Tuesday during treatment.
During the final week of April, a dozen individuals required hospitalisation due to food poisoning, which was traced back to chicken shawarma purchased from a street-side vendor in Goregaon.
Following the testimony of the victim’s uncle and medical documentation, the Trombay police filed a formal complaint against the proprietor of the establishment for distributing contaminated chicken in the shawarma, which resulted in the young man’s demise. The authorities have apprehended both proprietors of the establishment.
Amol Chate, the investigating officer, told The Indian Express that the investigation is underway. Meanwhile, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started an attempt to curb the illegally opened roadside food stalls.
“Consuming roadside chicken during summer poses significant health risks, including severe food poisoning and even fatal outcomes. The combination of high temperatures and unregulated food handling increases the likelihood of bacterial contamination, leading to gastrointestinal illnesses,” said the doctor from KEM hospital on condition of anonymity.
