Shiva Temple Aarti Maha Kumbh 2025 Bengaluru Techie Suicide Kolkata Water System Nikita Singhania Govt warns versus consuming jatropha fruits!.?.!Pearl.DSouza@timesofindia.com/ Dec 4, 2024, 23:53 IST Share AA + Text Size Small Medium Large Follow us Bengaluru: After a group of five females and 8 children were hospitalised from eating Jatropha curcas seeds in Chamarajanagar district recently, the food securitycommissionerate has warned about the possibility of public health being affected due to usage of dangerous fruits.Commissioner of food safety, Srinivas K, said while all parts of jatropha curcas plants are harmful, the seeds consist of a high concentration of ricin and are more harmful."The unfavorable impacts after taking in the seeds are throwing up, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort and a burning sensation in the throat. Vomiting and diarrhoea take place within fifteen minutes of consumption. Also, considering that the seeds have an enjoyable taste, there is a possibility of a greater influence on the health of children, "Srinivas warned about the evergreen tropical plant with thin stems.Thirteen members of Banjara (nomadic) neighborhood who were hospitalised at Kollegal taluk healthcare facility in Chamarajanagar were discharged in a day. One kid with intellectual impairments was kept in observation before being released, district health officer, Chamarajanagar, Chidambara S informed TOI.He stated
members of the community remained in Kollegal for sugarcane-cutting work.