Jagran correspondent, Amroha. The Food Department seemed active in the case of the death of student Ilma related to fast food. Assistant Commissioner Food Vinay Aggarwal along with the departmental team met the victim's family and consoled them. During this time, the officials, while talking to the family, understood in detail the entire case history related to the student's illness, treatment and diet.
Ilma had died due to consumption of fast food in Chuchaila Kalan village of the police station area. It was reported that tumors in the brain were caused due to infection by worms found in cabbage used in fast food. On Wednesday night, the team led by Assistant Commissioner Food reached the victim's residence.
Told the officials that the student often consumed fast food. During the conversation, Assistant Commissioner Food shared important information regarding children's eating habits and food safety. He said that fast food and unhygienic food items sold in the open can be extremely harmful for the health of children.
He also advised children to avoid excessive consumption of cold drinks. Vinay Aggarwal said that the chemicals and excessive sugar present in cold drinks and packaged drinks weaken the immunity of children, which increases the risk of serious diseases.
He appealed to the parents to pay special attention to the diet of their children and keep fresh and nutritious home-made food as priority. He said that taking the matter seriously, necessary investigation is being conducted at the departmental level.
On this occasion, Food Inspector Arvind Kumar, Manoj Kumar and Kuldeep Dixit and other officers were present. After the incident, awareness regarding food safety and children's health seems to be increasing in the area.