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62 guests suffer suspected food poisoning after Purandar wedding
A wedding in Supe village, Purandar tehsil, on May 3 led to 62 guests experiencing symptoms after lunch. Health teams responded, hospitalisations followed, and officials reported no new cases as of the latest update. The incident raises concerns about food safety at large gatherings.
Why It Matters
The event underscores the importance of food safety at mass gatherings and the need for rapid public health response to suspected foodborne illness.
Timeline
3 Events
Article published detailing incident and current status
May 7, 2026
The May 7, 2026 article reports that 62 people were affected in total, with 28 hospitalised and 38 treated on an outpatient basis. Somurdi village accounted for 31 cases (20 hospitalised), Nazare Supe had 12 outpatient cases, and 11 people were treated at four private hospitals. Health officials stated that most patients are stable and no new cases have been reported.
Health response escalates as cases rise
May 6, 2026
As the number of cases increased, health teams from Belsar Primary Health Centre and Garade Sub-centre were rushed to the affected villages. At least 28 guests were hospitalised, and 38 others were treated on an outpatient basis and discharged. Reported food items included rabdi, gulab jamun, dal and vegetables. Somurdi village had the highest number of cases (31), with 20 hospitalised. An additional 11 people were treated at four private hospitals and discharged. Twelve patients from Nazare Supe were managed through outpatient care and home visits. Immediate treatment was provided, and patients with severe symptoms were shifted to hospitals in Saswad and nearby private facilities. Most patients are now stable and no new cases have been reported, according to health officials.
Lunch at Purandar wedding linked to suspected food poisoning
May 3, 2026
The wedding ceremony in Supe village took place on May 3, 2026. Lunch was served in the afternoon for hundreds of relatives and guests, with the bride from Nazare Supe and groom from Somurdi village. Later that night, many guests reported vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain, signaling the onset of suspected food poisoning.