As many as 33 students of a government model school hostel near Thittakudi in Cuddalore district fell ill after consuming food served at the hostel, prompting authorities to organise a medical camp on the school premises.
The incident occurred at the model school hostel operating in M. Naruthiyur near Thittakudi. According to reports, several students complained of diarrhoea, vomiting and fainting after eating food at the hostel on Saturday.
Initially, nine students who developed symptoms after consuming lunch were taken to the Mangalur Government Hospital for treatment. After receiving medical care, they were later discharged and returned to the hostel.
Following the incident, health officials conducted a medical inspection at the hostel. A medical camp was organised at the school under the supervision of the Mangalur government hospital’s medical team to examine the students and monitor their condition.
Officials said that a total of 33 students who had eaten food at the hostel in M. Pottaiyur village experienced health issues. Authorities suspect that the illness may be linked to the food served at the hostel, which reportedly included moringa (drumstick) spinach for lunch and chicken curry in the evening.
As a precautionary measure, medical teams have begun examining students at the school premises, while officials are also looking into the possible cause of the suspected food contamination.
அரசு மாதிரி பள்ளியில் மதிய உணவு அருந்திய மாணவிகளுக்கு உடல்நலக்குறைவு, உடல் உபாதைகள்.. பள்ளி வளாகத்தில் மருத்துவ முகாம் அமைத்து சோதனை #Cuddalore #Students #FoodPoison #Newstamil24x7 pic.twitter.com/opivm5qeP2
— News Tamil 24×7 (@NewsTamilTV24x7) March 4, 2026
Subscribe to our channels on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram and get the best stories of the day delivered to you personally.
