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Health
Two students die after eating momos, french fries at Uttar Pradesh school
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:33 PM
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Two students died after reportedly consuming momos and french fries at a school in Uttar Pradesh, prompting a health investigation.
Two pupils at a school in Uttar Pradesh have succumbed after allegedly eating momos and french fries, officials said. The deaths were reported to the local authorities, who have launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Health officials are examining the possibility of food‑borne illness or contamination as the cause of the fatalities. Samples of the food served, as well as the kitchen environment, are being collected for laboratory testing to determine if any toxins or pathogens were present.
The school administration has expressed grief over the loss and assured parents that a thorough safety audit will be conducted. Parents and community members are awaiting further details from the investigation, while the district health department has urged schools to adhere strictly to food safety standards.
Health officials are examining the possibility of food‑borne illness or contamination as the cause of the fatalities. Samples of the food served, as well as the kitchen environment, are being collected for laboratory testing to determine if any toxins or pathogens were present.
The school administration has expressed grief over the loss and assured parents that a thorough safety audit will be conducted. Parents and community members are awaiting further details from the investigation, while the district health department has urged schools to adhere strictly to food safety standards.