Girl dies after eating cake ordered through Zomato on birthday celebration
Patiala died after eating a cake during her birthday celebrations.
As per reports, the girl's family ordered the cake online through Zomato on March 24th. The girl as well as several family members fell ill after eating the cake. Tragically, the girl passed away soon after.
The incident caused uproar online, highlighting concerns about regulations for cloud kitchens on food delivery platforms.
Meanwhile, Zomato expressed its condolences and took swift action against the restaurant involved.
A company spokesperson stated, «We are deeply saddened by the recent incident in Patiala. We have immediately delisted the restaurant and barred the owner from operating on our platform. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement officials in their investigation.»
The girl's grandfather shared details of the order, noting discrepancies. «The cake was ordered online around 6 pm,» he recounted. «By 11 pm, everyone who had the cake fell ill. We lost our granddaughter, while the others thankfully recovered.»
Police have initiated an investigation based on the family's complaint, suspecting food poisoning. Concerns have been raised as the registered address for the bakery, «Cake Kanha,» did not match the actual location, hinting at a potential cloud kitchen setup.
Moreover, billing inconsistencies suggest the order may have originated from a different city. This incident has sparked criticism online, particularly regarding the oversight of cloud kitchens on food delivery platforms, prompting questions about vendor safety and
