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Food Safety Concern in Puri as 32 Students Fall Sick After Mid-Day Meal

HealthBhumika Lenka28 Jul 2026

Puri, July 28 (UDN): A suspected case of food contamination in a mid-day meal left 32 students of Aragada Nodal Upper Primary School in Delanga block of Odisha’s Puri district unwell.

The affected students were provided medical attention and are under observation, while officials have started an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.

Authorities are examining food quality and safety measures at the school to identify any lapses and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The incident has raised concerns over hygiene standards in school meal programmes, with officials assuring necessary action after the investigation report.