In the wake of the death of a youngster following suspected food poisoning after consuming shawarma from a restaurant in Kakkanad, more people are now approaching the food safety officials and the police with complaints against the same restaurant after experiencing alleged health issues.
Rahul D Nair, 22, of Pala had died at a private hospital in Kakkanad on Wednesday after being put on ventilator support since last Sunday after he was rushed in a collapsed State owing to cardiac arrest.
So far, nine persons have approached the food safety officials with complaints of having faced health issues after taking food from the restaurant. Shortly after the report of the hospitalisation of the victim, three persons had approached the food safety officials.