In a shocking incident in Tianshui City, Gansu province, a kindergarten’s negligence has resulted in 233 children being hospitalized for lead poisoning after toxic paint was used to embellish their meals.
Chinese Kindergarten Food Scandal: 233 Children Poisoned by Toxic Paint Decoration
Chinese Kindergarten Food Scandal: 233 Children Poisoned by Toxic Paint Decoration
Over 200 children suffer lead poisoning after inedible paint is used to decorate food in a Chinese preschool.
The alarming event unfolded when Peixin Kindergarten's kitchen staff, at the request of the school principal, purchased and applied promotional paint for decoration purposes, oblivious to its inedibility.
The aftermath revealed staggering lead levels in food samples, reaching 2,000 times the permissible safety threshold. Hospitalizations began as parents noticed alarming symptoms of digestive and abdominal issues in their children.
Authorities have arrested eight individuals, including the principal and key investors, amid concerns over the long-term health impacts on the affected children. Investigators are now delving into the broader implications of food safety regulations.
With the mayor of Tianshui acknowledging systemic failures in food safety supervision, this incident highlights significant gaps in public safety measures that must be urgently addressed.
As parents fear for their children’s health, this serious breach of trust calls for immediate reforms in how food safety is overseen in educational institutions across the country.
The aftermath revealed staggering lead levels in food samples, reaching 2,000 times the permissible safety threshold. Hospitalizations began as parents noticed alarming symptoms of digestive and abdominal issues in their children.
Authorities have arrested eight individuals, including the principal and key investors, amid concerns over the long-term health impacts on the affected children. Investigators are now delving into the broader implications of food safety regulations.
With the mayor of Tianshui acknowledging systemic failures in food safety supervision, this incident highlights significant gaps in public safety measures that must be urgently addressed.
As parents fear for their children’s health, this serious breach of trust calls for immediate reforms in how food safety is overseen in educational institutions across the country.
