Bhiwandi Shawarma Food Poisoning Cases Surge To 145, Nearly 100 Still Hospitalised As Outbreak Continues To Unfold
Published on: June 21, 2026, 11:33 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Suspected food poisoning linked to a shawarma outlet in Bhiwandi has risen to 145 cases, with nearly 100 patients still under treatment at IGM Sub-District Hospital and private facilities. The outbreak began after consumption of shawarma and pizza from a local eatery on June 18. Health authorities continue monitoring as new admissions are reported and investigations remain underway.
