Food Safety

Kindergarten Officials Detained After Children Poisoned with Lead-Contaminated Food in China

Eight individuals connected to the abnormal blood lead case at a kindergarten in Tianshui city, Gansu Province, are now under criminal detention. Investigations revealed that the kindergarten illegally added inedible painted pigments to children's food.

A joint investigation team in Tianshui city released a notice on the case. As of Monday evening, all 251 children at Peixin Kindergarten had been tested. Of these, 233 children were found to have abnormal blood lead levels, while 18 were within the normal range. Tests from other kindergartens related to Peixin Kindergarten showed normal results. An expert team has been formed to provide medical treatment.

Out of 223 food samples tested, 221 passed inspection. Two samples from Peixin Kindergarten failed. These included a leftover breakfast item, a tri-color red date steamed cake, and a dinner dish, corn roll with sausage. The lead content in these samples significantly exceeded national food safety standards.

The investigation revealed that the kindergarten's head and its investor instructed kitchen staff to purchase decorative paint online, dilute it, and use it in food preparation. Police seized the remaining paint, which was confirmed to contain lead and was clearly labeled as inedible.

The public security authorities have placed the head, the investor, and six others under criminal detention on suspicion of producing toxic and harmful food. Two additional individuals are under compulsory measures with bail pending trial.

Experts were dispatched to Tianshui to guide the on-site handling of the incident. Gansu has mobilized provincial-level experts to participate in the treatment of the affected children. Designated hospitals have been selected, and expert outpatient clinics have been set up. Emergency coordination has been made to supply medicine for treating lead poisoning.

The mayor of Tianshui expressed sorrow and remorse for the harm caused to the affected children and their families. Authorities will implement stricter measures to improve food safety supervision and prevent similar incidents.

Parents of the affected children have described the treatment process, including long hours of IV infusions. Reports indicate that some children's blood lead levels exceeded 250 micrograms per liter, with some exceeding 450 micrograms per liter. Experts have noted the potential for irreversible neurodevelopmental damage caused by lead exposure in young children.

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5 Comments

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Comandante

This is a classic example of greed over safety. They clearly didn't care about the kids.

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Donatello

It's good to see an expert team in place to guide medical care and provide counsel.

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Raphael

Bail pending trial for some? Really? This should be swift and severe justice.

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Muchacha

Those poor children! The irreversible damage is heartbreaking. This is a parent's worst nightmare.

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Bella Ciao

I hope the parents sue the pants off everyone involved. They deserve compensation.

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