Noida, April 6: Over 25 students of Step by Step School in Noida sector 132 fell ill on Thursday afternoon due to food poisoning. Students complained of stomach ache and also vomited. Students were later taken to Jaypee hospital in the evening.

Taking cognizance of the matter, District Magistrate BN Singh has ordered an investigation into the matter. Singh told ANI, "We have sent city magistrate, circle officer and food safety officer for investigation. We had received information that 25-30 students fell ill but their number and condition is yet to be confirmed. Officers weren't allowed access in the school earlier. Currently, we have taken cognizance into the matter." Step by Step school provides breakfast and lunch to students.

Meanwhile, the principal of the school assured that necessary actions are being taken to investigate possible causes.  According to inputs from ANI, the principal in a statement said,"Some of the students at our school had mild to severe stomach ache and some also vomited. It is unclear as to the cause of the apparent problem. A team of doctors from Max Hospital was called in immediately to provide medical attention to affected students."

The principal further added,""Parents of those affected have been kept informed and necessary steps are being taken for the well-being of all students. A few students who wanted to go home were sent home safely with their parents." Sodexo was the food provider, whose services were suspended after the incident. FIR has been registered against the school.

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