Pani puri in Summer:A recent tragic incident in Bajto village in Jharkhand’s Giridih district raises serious questions about the safety of street food. More than 45 people, mostly children, fell seriously ill after eating roadside panipuri. All of them suffered from high fever, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. A 6-year-old boy died while receiving treatment. This incident makes us wonder if it is safe to eat panipuri in summer or does it pose a threat to our health. Know what precautions to take while eating street food, especially golgappas, in summer.
Why is panipuri a cause of danger?
Panipuri is a street food, but it spoils quickly in summer. The main reason for this is water and sanitation. The water used for panipuris is often kept outdoors, making it easy for bacteria and viruses to enter the water.
If the water is not clean or stored for a long time, it contains E. Harmful bacteria like coli and salmonella can grow and cause food poisoning.
Why does the risk increase in summer?
Bacteria grow faster due to high temperatures in summer. Food stored outdoors spoils quickly, water becomes contaminated quickly. Unclean ice poses an even greater risk. That is why the number of illnesses caused by eating street food increases in summer.
What diseases can occur?
If contaminated panipuri is eaten, the following problems may occur:
Vomiting, diarrhea
Severe abdominal pain
Serious illnesses like typhoid or cholera
Risk of dehydration in children and the elderly
Who should be more careful?
little children
old people
People with weakened immune system
A person who is already sick
Infection spreads rapidly in these individuals. The situation may change drastically.
What things should be kept in mind while eating panipuri?
You don’t have to give up panipuri completely. A few precautions are enough:
Always eat in a clean place.
Do not drink water that has been kept outdoors for a long time.
Avoid shops that are too crowded or dirty.
If possible, eat home-made panipuri.
Give less panipuri to roadside children.
Homemade Panipuri is a safe alternative
If you love Pani Puri, the safest way is to make it at home. At home, you can use clean water and fresh ingredients. Proper hygiene can be practiced. This makes for delicious and healthy cooking.
