Two Sisters Die After Consuming Store-Bought Dosa Batter in Ahmedabad: Must-Know Safety Tips For Food Storage

A tragic incident in Ahmedabad has raised serious concerns over food safety after two young sisters reportedly died after consuming store-bought dosa batter, whereas their parents' conditions stabilised. The shocking case has prompted authorities and experts to stress the importance of checking packaged food quality before consumption and how to store packaged food. Read below to know the complete incident and safety tips for storage.

How Did Two Young Sisters Die After Consuming Dosa?

A deeply unfortunate and concerning incident from Ahmedabad raises questions about the consumption of packaged and store-bought food items. Two young sisters, identified as Raha Prajapati (three months old) and Mishri Prajapati (four years old), died after consuming dosa prepared at home using ready-made batter in Ahmedabad's Chandkheda area. While their parents also suffered severe food poisoning, they are reported to be in stable condition. The incident follows the father, Vimal Prajapati, who purchased three kg of idli-dosa batter from Ghanshyam Dairy on April 1, 2026, on the IOC Road, and the family prepared and consumed dosas from the same batter later that night. However, by the next morning, the entire family suffered from severe food poisoning. While the parents' condition stabilised, it worsened again after they consumed more dosa from the same batter on April 2, 2026. The youngest daughter succumbed to death on April 4, 2026, while her elder sister, Mishri, died the next day after falling unconscious.

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What does the ongoing investigation suggest?

Police officials have registered the case as an accidental death and stated, “We are investigating all possible angles. The forensic report will be key to determining the exact cause.” Meanwhile, the dairy owner denied all the allegations about the products linked to the deaths. He mentioned that the same batch was sold to multiple customers without any complaints. Further, the local food safety teams have collected the dosa batter sample and initiated the laboratory testing.

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How Did The Three Month Old Child Died Due To Dosa

The death of the three-month-old Raha is a mystery, as she was exclusively breastfed and did not consume solid food. Her body was buried shortly after her death, which was later exhumed by the Ahmedabad Police on April 7, 2026, for a forensic post-mortem to investigate the exact cause of death. Theories suggest that toxins from the contaminated batter consumed by the mother, Bhavna, were transmitted to the infant while breastfeeding.

Must-Know Safety Tips For Food Storage

Here are some must-know safety tips according to ladle for food storage to prevent foodborne illness and preserve nutritional value.

Temperature Control

Bacteria grow most rapidly in the temperature range between 5°C and 60°C (41°F - 140°F).

Refrigerator: Keep the temperature at or below 4°C (40°F).

Freezer: Maintain a temperature of -18°C (0°F) to keep food frozen solid.

The 2-Hour Rule: Never leave perishable foods (meat, dairy, cooked leftovers) out at room temperature for more than two hours. If the room is hotter than 32°C (90°F), that limit drops to one hour.

Preventing Cross-Contamination

Store ready-to-eat foods (fruits, leftovers) on the top shelves. Place raw meats, poultry, and seafood on the bottom shelf in sealed containers or on a tray to prevent juices from dripping onto other items.

Use dedicated crisper drawers for fruits and vegetables to keep them away from raw proteins.

The FIFO Method (First In, First Out)

When coming home from the store, move older jars and packages to the front and place the newest items at the back.

Use a permanent marker or masking tape to label leftovers with the date they were cooked. Most leftovers should be consumed within three to four days.

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