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Eleven people fell ill after eating a birthday cake at a celebration in Nalasopara near Mumbai.
The group of affected individuals consisted of seven children and four women.
Guests reported finding a dead lizard inside the cake during the birthday party.
Three of the affected children were admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment.
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Hospital officials confirmed that all hospitalized patients are currently in stable condition.
Police have seized samples of the contaminated cake for formal laboratory testing.
Authorities are awaiting official medical reports to confirm the exact cause of illness.
The incident has drawn broader attention to local food safety and hygiene standards.
Related reporting also highlights statewide FDA inspection drives targeting food safety violations.