Nursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisoned
Summary
A nursery owner and five staff members in China were sentenced to prison after more than 200 children were poisoned by lead-contaminated food. The nursery used inedible paint and toxic ingredients in meals, causing serious health issues among children and staff.Key Facts
- Li Huifang, owner of Heshi Peixin Kindergarten in Gansu province, received a life sentence for selling toxic food.
- In July 2025, 247 pupils and staff were found with high blood lead levels after eating poisoned food.
- Staff used inedible paint in meals to make food look better and attract students.
- Food samples had lead levels 2,000 times above China’s safety limit.
- The nursery’s executive principal got 15 years in prison and a fine.
- Four kitchen staff members received 6 to 8 years in prison.
- An investigation uncovered attempts by officials and hospital staff to cover up the poisoning.
- China introduced new rules requiring food safety tests for school meals and centralized food purchases.
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