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Watermelon death mystery solved
Key takeaways
- The results of the laboratory analysis of food samples collected from the Dokadias’ home are expected today.
- The Food Safety Commissioner of Maharashtra has, meanwhile, said pesticide residue cannot lead to such a tragedy.
- It doesn’t come under our purview until it is harvested.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google MUMBAI: The deaths of a couple and their two daughters in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area, reportedly after they ate a watermelon, have sparked panic surrounding the fruit, which is a favourite in Indian summers.
The results of the laboratory analysis of food samples collected from the Dokadias’ home are expected today.
The Food Safety Commissioner of Maharashtra has, meanwhile, said pesticide residue cannot lead to such a tragedy.
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