Over 230 kindergarten children in Gansu province were poisoned by food colored with industrial-grade lead paint, an incident that prompted the arrest of six staff members. The principal aimed to enhance food presentation to attract more students, using non-consumable pigment despite its prohibitive safety warnings. Investigations revealed systemic failures, including neglect from health authorities and attempts to modify test results. Elevated lead levels were found in 247 individuals, highlighting significant health and safety oversight failures within the school and related institutions.
A litany of failures in safety and oversight has been uncovered, along with attempts to cover up the incident and modify test results, revealing systemic issues.
The principal sought to enhance food appearance for greater enrollment by using industrial-grade pigments, despite clear labeling indicating they were not for consumption.
Authorities arrested six staff, including the principal, for knowingly serving toxic food, while disciplinary investigations into 27 others highlighted systemic negligence in health protocols.
Final health assessments indicated that 247 individuals, including students and staff, experienced increased lead levels following ingestion of improperly colored food.
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