The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare took notice of reports claiming deaths among children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to the consumption of contaminated cough syrups.

In a statement on Friday, the health ministry said a probe was launched into the claims and tests were also conducted.

"Various samples were collected in coordination with the State Authorities, including samples of various cough syrups," the ministry added.

On test results, the government said none of the samples contained Diethylene Glycol (DEG) or Ethylene Glycol (EG), contaminants that are known to cause serious kidney injury.

"The Madhya Pradesh State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) also tested three samples and confirmed absence of DEG/EG. Further blood/CSF samples have been tested by NIV Pune for

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