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Over 1,000 Children Poisoned in West Java Lunch Crisis
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- Over 1,000 children in West Java suffered food poisoning from school lunches this week, heightening concerns about the program.
- This follows a previous outbreak affecting 800 students in the same region.
- The program, led by President Prabowo Subianto, aims to feed 83 million children but faces food-safety scrutiny.
- Governor Dedi Mulyadi reported outbreaks; 470 students sick on Monday, kitchens suspended.
