Nashik: A farmer, died due to suspected food poisoning and 69 others were admitted to hospitals, after they had meal in a seminar organized by the Pesticide Producer Company near Nashik in Maharashtra, a health official said. He said that the condition of three farmers is serious.
This incident took place in Umarle village of Nashik district, where a private company organized a seminar on tomato crops for farmers.
At least 70 farmers complained of vomiting and dizziness, after eating food after the program. They were taken to various hospitals for treatment, said Nashik Civil Surgeon Suresh Jagdale, Nashik tonight, Later, one of them, Atul Kedar 41-year-old died, he said, the exact reason for his death is not known yet.
The Food samples for farmers have been sent for examination, said Mr. Jagadale. He said that the farmers are being treated at the Nashik Civil Hospital, a rural hospital in Dindori taluka and in a private medical facility in the city.
