More than 100 students studying at Poramadulla Vidyakara Vidyalaya, Haguranketha, fell ill due to food poisoning yesterday.
59 students who developed rashes and spots on their body were also admitted to Rikilagaskada Hospital.
In this regard, an investigation by doctors has revealed that the children have fallen ill due to a food allergy.
A food market organized by the students was held in this college yesterday. Investigations have shown that the children who ate pickles from the food market have become ill.
16 female students were among the hospitalized students. 58 of the sick students had been treated and discharged from the hospital by yesterday evening.
