Anambas Nutrition Program Violated Guidelines, BGN Confirms Borax and E. coli Found

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has confirmed serious violations of technical guidelines at the Air Asuk nutrition service unit in the Anambas Islands Regency. Head of BGN, Dadan Hindayana, stated that the unit served food contaminated with borax and E. coli bacteria, directly contravening the standards set for the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program. This revelation follows an incident where 155 beneficiaries suffered food poisoning after consuming meals provided by the program.

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Hindayana emphasized that the service units are the frontline of the MBG program and stressed the non-negotiable need for strict adherence to the established technical guidelines. He warned that non-compliance would result in sanctions, underscoring the agency's commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of the food distributed. The BGN is collaborating with the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) to thoroughly investigate the matter and prevent future occurrences.

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The local authorities in Anambas Islands Regency have acknowledged the findings and are taking steps to rectify the situation. Coordinator Sahril confirmed that the service unit will only be allowed to resume operations after meeting all stipulated standards, including updating its hygiene sanitation certification. This measure aims to prevent a recurrence of the poisoning incident and reinforce the importance of rigorous quality control within the MBG program. The investigation into the exact source of contamination is ongoing, but the presence of harmful substances has been confirmed by both local health authorities and BPOM.

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Kita juga menekankan SPPG harus meningkatkan pengawasan serta perbaikan-perbaikan dalam pemenuhan standar BGN