SALEM: At least 57 students of the SPC Institute of Nursing Education and Research were admitted to Salem Government Hospital on Monday morning due to suspected food poisoning. The incident occurred after the students ate from their hostel canteen. Sources said 10 students started feeling sick on Sunday night after consuming red pea curry. R Mani, dean of Salem GH, told TNIE, “A total of 57 students have been admitted due to food poisoning and five out of them are being treated in the ICU. We are working to ensure that all the students recover quickly.” Salem District Collector R Brinda Devi visited the hospital.

Source: Indian Express May 28, 2024 03:22 UTC