A food contamination incident at a government school in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district left several students requiring hospital treatment after they consumed spoiled midday meals on Friday.
Immediate Symptoms and Emergency Response
Approximately ten students from Vasantapeta Municipal High School in Proddatur began experiencing severe health complications shortly after eating their school-provided lunch. The affected children reported intense stomach pain and repeated vomiting episodes, prompting immediate concern from school staff.
Teachers at the institution quickly organized medical assistance, transporting all symptomatic students to Proddatur District Hospital for urgent treatment. Medical authorities confirmed that all affected children are currently receiving care in a single ward within the healthcare facility.
Timely Intervention Prevents Widespread Crisis
The potentially larger tragedy was averted when alert students detected problems with the food before widespread consumption. When the first batch of fifty students received their meals, they immediately noticed an unusual and foul odor emanating from the dal preparation.
These concerned students promptly reported their observations to teaching staff, who examined the questionable food and made the crucial decision to prevent further distribution. This quick thinking likely prevented many additional students from consuming the contaminated meals.
Despite this preventive action, several students had already eaten the compromised food before the alarm was raised, leading to the subsequent food poisoning cases.
Medical Condition and Parental Outcry
Healthcare professionals overseeing the students' treatment have provided reassuring updates about their medical status. Doctors confirmed that all hospitalized children are in stable condition and there is no immediate cause for serious concern regarding their recovery.
The incident has sparked significant anger among parents, many of whom rushed to the hospital upon learning about the food poisoning situation. Family members have openly accused the catering service responsible for meal preparation of serious negligence that directly led to the food contamination.
Parents are demanding that school authorities and local administration take stringent action against those responsible for the lapse in food safety standards. The school, which has a total enrollment exceeding three hundred students, is now facing scrutiny over its meal quality control procedures.
