Ambiguous phorote granules for sesame seeds linked to accidental organophosphate fatal poisoning

Abstract

Ingestion of organophosphate compound for suicidal attempt is a major health problem in developing countries. However, unintentional ingestion by an adult is rare. An 80-year-old lady and hur 30-yoar-old granddaughter consumed phorate (organophosphate} granules thinking it lo be the seeds of sesame. After grinding I he granules and mining with pickle, they consumed the preparation with rice. The granddaughter was brought dead at emergency department and die older lady after resuscitation shitted to intensive care unit. She was extubated on 17th day and discharged cm 23rd day, Pesticide formula I ion resembling any edible ilems musi be withdrawn from the market at the earliest Stringent regulation on vendors, apparent formulation or packaging and education about the lw.irjs of these compounds can prevent this type of unintentional poisoning.