Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Summary
Around 2,000 students and teachers in Indonesia have gotten sick from food poisoning after eating free meals at schools provided by a government program. Officials are investigating the cause, and the local government and food distribution team have promised to cover medical expenses and improve safety.Key Facts
- About 2,000 people fell ill over three days after eating free school meals under the Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) program.
- At a high school in Rembang, Central Java, 777 students and teachers showed food poisoning symptoms like diarrhea.
- Hundreds more got sick at other schools in regions like East Java and South Sulawesi.
- Some victims needed hospital treatment and were too weak to walk.
- Parents complained about slimy, undercooked, or foul-smelling food.
- The local food distributor accepted responsibility and apologized for the incident.
- Authorities are testing food samples to find the cause, possibly poor storage or preparation.
- The government will pay for the medical care of those affected.
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