A family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning, reportedly linked to watermelon eaten late at night. Investigators have not confirmed the cause yet, but food safety experts say contamination can happen at multiple points—from farming and handling to cutting and storage. Damaged rinds and poor hygiene can allow bacteria to slip inside, turning a summer staple risky.
A four-member family in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area died within hours of eating dinner, in a suspected food poisoning case. Relatives shared the biryani, and the family also reportedly ate watermelon late at night. They developed severe vomiting and diarrhoea quickly, were hospitalized, but died despite treatment. Police are now reviewing food samples, medical records, and awaiting post-mortems to identify the cause.
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