Three kids critical after mid-day meal in Bihar

Twenty-two children took ill after eating mid-day meal in Bihar’sVaishali district on Friday, district officials said. The condition of three is reported to be serious. The incident occurred at the government primary school in Ramdaha village. ‘The children were admitted to the Hajipur government hospital. Except for three children who are still critical, the rest are out of danger,’ the officials said. Rice, pulses and vegetables were served in the meal. ‘Soon after eating the food, some children complained of stomach pain and started vomiting,’ an official said. On hearing the news, parents rushed to the hospital to enquire about their children’s health, he said.