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Food Poisoning Cases at Indonesian Boarding School Reach 566 as Kitchen Is Suspended

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • A total of 566 students at Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness or weakness after eating meals from Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program.
  • Some students received hospital treatment, while others who improved were allowed to return home.
  • Authorities temporarily suspended the supplying kitchen and are testing food samples, but have not identified the food or factor responsible.

The number of students suffering suspected food poisoning at Manbaul Hikam Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, has climbed to 566.

The students reported nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and weakness after eating meals provided through Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meals program. They initially received treatment at the school before some were evacuated to hospitals. Students whose conditions improved have been allowed to go home, while others remain under medical care.

The Kalitengah kitchen operated by the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit, which supplied the meals, has been temporarily suspended. Food samples are being examined and tested as officials investigate what caused the illnesses.

No official conclusion has yet identified the specific food or factor responsible for the symptoms.

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