Children at a kindergarten in Tianshui City, Gansu province, were hospitalized after consuming meals embellished with toxic substances, prompting an urgent investigation by local officials. Initial reports indicate that 233 children showed elevated lead levels in their blood after their meals, which included lead-tainted steamed red date cakes and sausage corn buns. The paint used for decoration was procured online at the instruction of the kindergarten's principal. Upon discovery, authorities found the paint hidden away, with clear markers indicating it was not safe for consumption.
Parents, alarmed by their children's sudden illnesses, raised concerns after their kids experienced symptoms such as stomach pain, leg aches, and reduced appetite. One father reported that his son required 10 days of medical treatment following the incident. Testing revealed alarmingly high levels of lead in the school’s food products, with lead concentrations exceeding the national safety limit by more than 2,000 times.
The city's mayor acknowledged significant flaws in food safety oversight and pledged to improve regulations following the incident. An investigation is ongoing, focusing on the kindergarten's administration, which is suspected of negligence in food safety practices.
Parents, alarmed by their children's sudden illnesses, raised concerns after their kids experienced symptoms such as stomach pain, leg aches, and reduced appetite. One father reported that his son required 10 days of medical treatment following the incident. Testing revealed alarmingly high levels of lead in the school’s food products, with lead concentrations exceeding the national safety limit by more than 2,000 times.
The city's mayor acknowledged significant flaws in food safety oversight and pledged to improve regulations following the incident. An investigation is ongoing, focusing on the kindergarten's administration, which is suspected of negligence in food safety practices.
