Two critically ill children were referred to another government hospital, and the condition of the remaining 16 has improved, he added.The incident triggered an investigation by local authorities.Lucknow District Magistrate has formed a committee to determine the cause of the alleged food poisoning.Officials from the Health Department and Food Safety Department visited the hospital to interview the affected children.”Officials of the Health Department and Food Safety Department reached the hospital. These officials have also questioned the children admitted,” a government official said.Food samples have been collected from the rehabilitation centre for analysis.”A team of the Health Department and Food Safety Department reached the rehab centre and took food samples.Action will be taken based on the investigation report,” an official source said.According to District Probation Officer Vikas Singh, the centre houses 147 children, primarily orphans and those with mental challenges.
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