The Mumbai poisoning incident has caused widespread uproar. An entire family lost their lives after consuming biryani and watermelon at night. According to reports, the incident occurred on April 25, 2026, resulting in the deaths of four people. This incident has now created an atmosphere of fear across the country, and many questions are being raised about the consumption of biryani and watermelon. Let's explore the experts' perspectives on this matter.
Dr. Uma Shankar Sharma, Chief Medical Officer at Noida Kailash Hospital, said that sometimes eating spoiled watermelon or spoiled biryani can lead to food poisoning. However, it's not 100% certain that eating watermelon immediately after biryani will cause food poisoning. Eating watermelon immediately after biryani can cause stomach upset and vomiting and diarrhea.
Dr. Kapil Sharma, a gastroenterologist at Yatharth Hospital, said that the digestion process of both biryani and watermelon is slightly different. Eating too much of each can cause gas, stomach pain, and indigestion. However, doctors stated that the claim that eating watermelon after biryani causes death is false. There is no chemical process that can cause death from consuming these two foods. If someone dies after eating watermelon after biryani, it could be due to other causes, such as liver shock, food poisoning, or allergies. Furthermore, eating spoiled food can also cause this problem.
Dr. Bhanu Mishra, nephrologist at Fortis Hospital, said that watermelon is considered a light food, while biryani is considered a heavy food. It takes the body 4 to 5 hours to digest biryani, while watermelon takes 20 to 30 minutes. Therefore, eating both together can cause stomach upset. However, this food combination is not fatal. Eating watermelon 4-5 hours after biryani is completely safe. However, always eat watermelon in limited quantities, as it can cause health problems.
Keep these things in mind
Don't eat watermelon immediately after a heavy meal.
Eat watermelon a few hours after eating.
Don't leave cut watermelon out for long periods of time.
Eat cut watermelon immediately and don't refrigerate it.
Always eat watermelon fresh.
If watermelon looks spoiled, avoid eating it.
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