In a shocking incident that took place in Punjab, a 10-year-old girl named Manvi passed away from falling ill after having eaten a cake ordered from a bakery on her birthday. It was her birthday on March 24. A cake was ordered online from a bakery named ‘Cake Kanha’. The cake was cut and consumed at 7 PM and at 10 PM, the entire family fell sick.
Manvi and her sister started vomiting at night. According to NDTV, Manvi started complaining of having a dry mouth, was dehydrated and constantly asked for water. She was rushed to the hospital the next morning after her health worsened. She was put on oxygen support but she couldn’t be saved. She passed away soon after.
A police complaint has been filed against the bakery as the family has alleged that Manvi’s birthday cake contained poisonous substances. The owner of the bakery, Gurmeet Singh, along with Ranjeet, Pawan Mishra, and Vijay Kumar who are workers at the bakery have been nabbed by the police, reported Indian Express.
“The postmortem of the body has been done. A sample from the cake has also been sent for testing. We are awaiting the reports,” the family said.
This incident has raised significant concerns about food safety measures taken by bakeries, restaurants, and other outlets, especially food delivery applications that may not check food safety measures taken by these outlets before assigning them as partners. Here’s how some people reacted to the incident:
Once bought a cake for my cousin from Bikanervala Noida Sec 18.
At time of putting candles, smelled a bit bad.
Tasted a bit, sour as hell.
Went to show them next day, shameless manager didnt even apologize….as if its a daily affair.
Never went to that trash restaurant again https://t.co/B7NWGKgVqW— Aditya (@adt007ad_) March 31, 2024
Food safety standard is sham in this country. https://t.co/xH8Stz8vbV
— Ritesh (@Szoboszlai8_) March 30, 2024
Food safety standards in India is a joke. https://t.co/ZofcCNdRWj
— Harshitha (@gharshitha_) March 30, 2024
The online delivery companies such as zomato/ swiggy should be questioned for allowing restaurants or cloud kitchen without proper paperwork and food safety certificate. Very sad 💔 https://t.co/bxdmjNFUIr
— katt 🐼 (@kattberrie) March 31, 2024
Extremely Sad ! Punjab Police must investigate & ensure strictest punishment !! Condolences to entire family 🙏 https://t.co/q4cEOziqgt
— Jaiveer Shergill (@JaiveerShergill) March 30, 2024
Scary. India neither has good food regulation nor a business community that focuses on providing healthy/unadulterated food to its customers.
Twin threat to deal with. https://t.co/qQP8fKR7EU
— Saurabh (@TheMotley_Crew) March 31, 2024
I want to ask what @fssaiindia and state food authorities from health department do? What are they paid for? Why don't anyone target state for its pure negligence?
Moreover the state will use this as an opportunity to bribe someone innocent. Absolutely pathetic state https://t.co/pwrYO3fFjm
— Max Fury (@NamoNamay1) March 31, 2024
When it comes to Food Inspection, Environment, factories following norms, drug inspection and such related which have direct impact on us, pajeetland somehow appoints pajeetest of the pajeets for the job, who will let even cyanide pass given he has pockets filled. https://t.co/DfzZx9C66U
— Jatāhjanmā (@jatajanma) March 31, 2024
This nation needs insane level of quality checks in every sector, and also the same level of scrutiny on people who are supposed to do quality checks. https://t.co/w8A32oBE8y
— Shivansh (@shivanshfcbm) March 31, 2024
It is only by enforcing strict laws, inspection, and quality control that India can work towards ensuring that incidents of food poisoning and other foodborne illnesses are minimized, safeguarding public health and well-being.