Kochi ∙ 12 children have contracted food poisoning at an Anganwadi in the city. Children at the Anganwadi on Ponnurunni East Narayanasan Road developed vomiting and diarrhea on Thursday. The children, who were subsequently admitted to various hospitals, are recovering. Locals allege that they contracted food poisoning from drinking water.
Food poisoning and diseases like jaundice have become common in Kochi due to the contamination of drinking water. Children admitted to various hospitals are recovering. Locals allege that they contracted food poisoning from the drinking water. There are also allegations that dead cockroaches were found in the water tank for the Anganwadi.
Health department officials had come to inspect and collect water samples. Food poisoning and diseases like jaundice are spreading in Kochi.
