Kasaragod: Shigella bacteria was found in well water in Kasaragod Cheruvathur. Shigella was found in five samples sent for testing by the Food Safety Department. It was here that the girl died after eating shawarma earlier.
A total of 30 samples were sent for testing. In 23 of these, the presence of bacteria was detected. Samples were collected from food outlets, including hotels in Cheruvathur. The DMO has called an emergency meeting of district health officials following the detection of the bacteria.
The presence of E. coli bacteria was also confirmed in 12 samples. Water samples were collected and sent for testing on the fourth of this month.
It has already been confirmed that Shigella bacteria can cause food poisoning in people who eat shawarma. In this case, the health department decided to conduct further tests.
