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Maha: Seven hospitalised after lizard found in snacks packet in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Sep 29 (UNI) 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 food samples.
Officials identified the affected persons as Suvarna Pravin Kohale (45) and Pravin Shalikram Kohale (50) of Majri, Pankaj Digambar Awari (40) and Digambar Vitthuji Awari (66) of Ralegaon, Afzal Rafiq Ahmadkhan (71) and Ayub Sagir Khan (35) of Bhadrawati, and Rokh Rehman (61) of Koregaon.
Taking serious note of the incident, police immediately shut down the shop. Authorities also ordered its closure as a precautionary measure.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been informed and further investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the incident.
The matter came to light after a lizard was allegedly found in the chivda, sparking outrage among consumers and raising questions over food safety and hygiene standards.
Citizens have demanded a thorough inspection of the establishment and testing of food samples. Local residents have also urged the administration to conduct a detailed inquiry and take appropriate action if any violations are found.
Officials are expected to investigate the matter and determine the exact cause of the suspected food poisoning.
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