Shiva Temple Aarti Maha Kumbh 2025 Bengaluru Techie Suicide Kolkata Supply Of Water Nikita Singhania Govt warns against taking in jatropha fruits!.?.!Pearl.DSouza@timesofindia.com/ Dec 4, 2024, 23:53 IST Share AA + Text Size Small Medium Large Follow us Bengaluru: After a group of five ladies and 8 kids were hospitalised from consuming Jatropha curcas seeds in Chamarajanagar district recently, the food safety commissionerate has warned about the possibility of public health being impacted due to consumption of toxic fruits.Commissioner of food safety, Srinivas K, said while all parts of jatropha curcas plants are dangerous, the seeds consist of a high concentration of ricin and are more harmful."The unfavorable impacts after taking in the seeds are throwing up, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort and a burning feeling in the throat. Vomiting and diarrhoea take place within fifteen minutes of usage. Also, because the seeds have an enjoyable taste, there is a possibility of a greater impact on the health of children, "Srinivas warned about the evergreen tropical plant with thin stems.Thirteen members of Banjara (nomadic) neighborhood who were hospitalised at Kollegal talukhealth center in Chamarajanagar were released in a day. One kid with intellectual specials needs was kept in observation before being released, district health officer, Chamarajanagar, Chidambara S told TOI.He stated