Free School Meals Triggering Outbreaks | Miami News

Hundreds of students and teachers across Indonesia are falling ill from suspected food poisoning linked to the government’s free school meal program, with outbreaks escalating since its launch in January 2025. Over 51,000 people have been affected in more than 500 incidents nationwide, including a major outbreak in Central Java impacting over 750 people. Officials blame lax food safety practices—poor storage, handling, temperature control, and expired ingredients—as the root cause. The National Nutrition Agency admits this is a major setback, though no deaths have been reported. Authorities are now urgently investigating and pushing for stricter oversight to prevent future tragedies and ensure safe meals for every child. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1527080d775a14c1