Over 200 wedding guests hospitalised after consuming ‘unhygienic’ food

LAHORE:More than 200 guests fell ill after consuming substandard food at a wedding ceremony in the Nawab Town area.

According to details, citizen Sarfaraz, a resident of Khayaban, had booked a marquee for the wedding ceremony, where approximately 360 guests were invited. Soon after consuming the food, more than 200 guests experienced nausea and stomach-related issues, prompting their immediate transfer to various hospitals.

The PFA DG responded to the situation, sealing the marriage hall and initiating an inquiry. A formal complaint was lodged by Food Authority officer Arif Shahzad, leading to the registration of a case against the marquee owner under the provisions of the Food Act at Nawab Town police station.

Meanwhile, hospital officials confirmed that all affected individuals were discharged after treatment, with their conditions no longer deemed critical. The PFA assured that samples from the food served at the event would be sent to the laboratory for further investigation.

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