Andhra Milk Contamination: Toll Rises to 15
13 March 2026 1:27 PM IST13 March 2026 1:27 PM IST
The laboratory findings revealed that the (14) victims suffered multi-organ failure caused by acute renal failure after consuming milk contaminated with ethylene glycol
The death toll from the suspected milk adulteration in East Godavari district has touched 14, while six others are currently undergoing treatment at hospitals in Rajamahendravaram. (File Photo)
Kakinada: The death toll in the milk adulteration incident has risen to 15 following two more deaths reported on Friday.
Reddy Anantha Lakshmi (55), a resident of Lalacheruvu, died on Friday morning while undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Rajamahendravaram. She had been admitted on February 24 with renal failure and anuria-related complications and was on ventilator support and dialysis.
Another victim, Kadali Krishna Rao (73), also died at a private hospital in Rajamahendravaram on Friday afternoon. He had been admitted on February 20 and was undergoing treatment with ventilator support and dialysis.
District medical and health officer K. Venkateswara Rao said that five patients are still undergoing treatment in three different private hospitals. Authorities are continuing to monitor their condition.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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