6 days ago
Suspected Momo Food Poisoning Sickens 16 Kurla Residents
Sixteen people in Mumbai became sick after eating momos.
They lived in the Sundarbag area of Kurla West.
Their symptoms included vomiting and loose motions.
Some also had fever, stomach pain or felt dizzy.
Fourteen people went to Bhabha Hospital, while two were treated without being admitted.
Seven people are still in the hospital, but doctors say they are stable.
The other patients were allowed to go home after treatment.
Officials are investigating what caused the illness and where the food came from.
Sixteen Sundarbag residents in Kurla West reportedly fell ill after eating momos.
Fourteen patients were admitted to Bhabha Hospital, while two received outpatient treatment.
Seven patients remain hospitalised in stable condition, and the others were discharged.
Patients reported vomiting and loose motions, with some also experiencing fever, abdominal pain and giddiness.
An investigation was ordered to determine the cause and source of the suspected food poisoning.
- Who
- Sixteen residents of Sundarbag in Kurla West, including five children aged three to 13.
- What
- The residents developed suspected food poisoning after reportedly eating momos.
- Where
- The affected residents were from Sundarbag, Kurla West, and were treated at Bhabha Hospital in Kurla.
- When
- The incident was reported on the night of August 23, and symptoms developed on August 24, 2026.
- Why
- Officials ordered an investigation to establish the cause and source of the suspected contaminated food.
Key facts
- People affected
- 16
- Initially admitted
- 14 patients were admitted to Bhabha Hospital
- Outpatient treatment
- 2 patients were treated through the OPD
- Currently hospitalised
- 7 patients, all reported to be stable
- Reported symptoms
- Vomiting, loose motions, fever, abdominal pain and giddiness
- Children affected
- 5 children aged between three and 13 years
- Official response
- Health Committee Chairman Harish Bhandirge ordered an investigation and sought details from hospital officials
Quotes
Dr Manoj Varma
Medical Superintendent of Bhabha Hospital
“All patients were assessed and managed accordingly. Currently, all patients are stable. Routine investigations were advised wherever indicated.”
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“The incident was reported on the night of August 23. They developed health problems on August 24 and were subsequently brought to the hospital”
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