12-Year-Old Dies After Eating Pakhala Bhaat In Odisha: Nutritionist Explains Why Fermented Foods Need More Care In Summer
A heartbreaking incident in Mayurbhanj district has raised serious questions about food safety during the harsh Indian summer. At a government tribal residential school, a 12-year-old Class 5 student lost her life, while over 150 children fell ill after eating lunch. The students, from Kakabandha Ashram School, were served a meal that reportedly included pakhala…