Hyderabad man dies after eating leftover refrigerated meat, food poisoning suspected
Despite medical efforts, Srinivas Yadav died on Tuesday. Doctors said three others remain in critical condition, while the rest are under close observation.According to Vanasthalipuram Police, 'One person has died and PME report is awaited, as all the family members are undergoing treatment, the formalities including funeral is to be done. Preliminary investigation indicates that food poisoning is the cause of death. The family consumed the intestines of the goat and some chicken as well. They had reheated the stored food. Further investigation into the case is ongoing.'Officials from the health department have urged the public to exercise caution when handling and consuming stored meat and other perishable food items, particularly during warm weather conditions.- Ends
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India Today
24-07-2025
- India Today
Hyderabad man dies after eating leftover refrigerated meat, food poisoning suspected
A man has died and three others are in critical condition following suspected food poisoning in Hyderabad, after a family of nine consumed leftover non-vegetarian food stored in a refrigerator. The incident occurred in Vanasthalipuram, where 46-year-old Srinivas Yadav, a conductor at the Falaknuma Road Transport Corporation depot, had cooked chicken, mutton, and boti (goat intestines) on Sunday to celebrate the Bonalu festival with his family and visiting meal was shared with his 38-year-old wife Rajitha, daughters Lahari, aged 17, and Jasmitha, aged 15, his 65-year-old mother Gowramma, as well as Rajitha's brother Santosh Kumar, aged 39, his wife Radhika, aged 34, and their daughters Poorvika, aged 12, and Krithagna, aged Monday, the family reportedly reheated and ate the leftover meat. Soon after, several members began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea. All nine were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite medical efforts, Srinivas Yadav died on Tuesday. Doctors said three others remain in critical condition, while the rest are under close to Vanasthalipuram Police, 'One person has died and PME report is awaited, as all the family members are undergoing treatment, the formalities including funeral is to be done. Preliminary investigation indicates that food poisoning is the cause of death. The family consumed the intestines of the goat and some chicken as well. They had reheated the stored food. Further investigation into the case is ongoing.'Officials from the health department have urged the public to exercise caution when handling and consuming stored meat and other perishable food items, particularly during warm weather conditions.- Ends IN THIS STORY#Hyderabad#Telangana
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- New Indian Express
One dead, eight hospitalised after suspected food poisoning from reheated meat in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: A 46-year-old man died while eight members of his family were hospitalised due to suspected food poisoning in Vanasthalipuram on Tuesday. Three among the eight are in serious condition. The deceased, Srinivas Yadav, a bus conductor, was a resident of RTC Colony. The others admitted are his wife Rajitha (38), daughters Lahari (17) and Jasmin (15), mother Gouramma (65), brother-in-law Santosh Kumar (39), his wife Radhika (38) and their daughters Kritagna (7) and Purvika (12). Of them, Rajitha, Jasmin and Gouramma are said to be in critical condition. According to police, the family had celebrated the Bonalu festival on Sunday at their residence and consumed chicken and mutton prepared that day. Leftover boti and chicken were stored in the refrigerator and reheated for consumption on July 21. Soon after, all of them suffered from diarrhoea. They initially received treatment at RTC Hospital in Tarnaka, but their condition did not improve. On Tuesday, the nine persons were shifted to a private hospital in Chintalkunta, where doctors declared Srinivas Yadav brought dead. Meat reheated The family had consumed chicken and mutton on Sunday. The leftover meat was stored in the refrigerator and reheated for consumption on Monday.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Time of India
One dead, nine hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A person died, and nine of his family members, including four children, were hospitalised on Tuesday morning due to acute gastroenteritis (food poisoning) at Vanasthalipuram reportedly after consuming stale meat during Bonalu celebrations. The deceased, identified as Srinivas (45), was a resident of RTC Colony, Vanasthalipuram, and worked as a conductor in the Telangana Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC). 'He was initially rushed to RTC Hospital at Tarnaka for treatment but was advised to go to a more advanced hospital. While he was being taken to another facility, he died on the way,' said Dr Venkateshwarlu Rao, DMHO, Rangareddy. 'Preliminary inquiry says they consumed chicken and mutton on Monday, which was cooked a day earlier. It was stored in the refrigerator overnight. A detailed statement is yet to be obtained from the family members who are still in hospital. The precise reason for the food poisoning remains undetermined,' he said. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Meanwhile, the rest of the family members were taken to Himalaya Hospital, Chinthalakunta, LB Nagar, and are undergoing treatment. They were identified as M Santosh (39), A Gourmma (65), M Radhika (38), A Jaswitha (15), A Lahari (17), M Kritagnya (7), A Rajitha (38), Purvika (12), and A Jeevan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'The patients had diarrhoea and other food poisoning symptoms during the time of admission. While Gouramma and Jaswitha are in the ICU, the other seven are in better condition and are responding to treatment,' said a doctor at the hospital. A case was registered under BNS section 194 (suspicious death) at the Vanasthalipuram police station, and further investigation is ongoing. Meanwhile, food safety officials in GHMC said since the suspected food poisoning incident occurred in a residential setting, they lacked jurisdiction to investigate as their intervention is limited to cases involving commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants.
