A man in his 30s in Sendai, Japan, experienced severe stomach pain and diarrhea after eating expired bread provided by the city's welfare office. He regrets his decision but questions the city's response, as Sendai has not admitted fault.
Indonesian President Prabowo acknowledged violations within a billion-dollar school nutrition program aimed at eradicating malnutrition. He stated he was forced to replace trusted individuals and warned the initiative should not be used for self-enrichment, amid public sarcasm on social media.
Indonesian authorities arrested Dadan Hindayana, the former head of the country's free school meals program, on Wednesday, a day after he was fired. Hindayana and two deputies are accused of crimes in the management of the program, which has been marred by mass food poisonings and corruption allegations.
The former head of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency, Dadan Hindayana, and two other officials were arrested for alleged corruption related to President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. Investigators claim they manipulated procurement and awarded contracts to unqualified foundations, some owned by agency employees, in exchange for kickbacks.
Indonesia's Attorney General's office arrested Dadan Hindayana, former head of the National Nutrition Agency, and two other officials for alleged corruption in President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. The officials are accused of manipulating procurement and awarding contracts to unqualified foundations, reportedly owned by agency employees, in exchange for kickbacks.
Indonesia's Attorney General's office arrested Dadan Hindayana, former head of the National Nutrition Agency, and two other officials for alleged corruption in President Prabowo Subianto's free school meals program. The officials are accused of manipulating procurement, awarding contracts to unqualified foundations, and making unnecessary purchases. The program, budgeted at $20 billion, has also faced criticism for food poisoning incidents.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency, due to mass food poisonings and corruption allegations linked to the flagship free meals program. Tens of thousands of children have fallen ill, and the program faces scrutiny over its cost and budget inconsistencies.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed Dadan Hindayana, head of the National Nutrition Agency, due to mass food poisonings and corruption allegations linked to the flagship free meals program. Tens of thousands of children have fallen ill.
Yanggu County will offer food poisoning prevention consulting from June 1 to August 31 for 10 food service establishments and group cafeterias. The service includes on-site inspections, hygiene diagnostics, and customized training to reduce food poisoning risks.
South Korea reported nearly 1,000 food poisoning outbreaks from 2023 to 2025, averaging almost one per day. Cases include salmonella from bread in schools and campylobacter from chicken in industrial cafeterias. Authorities are enhancing hygiene guidance and introducing an AI system to speed up cause identification.
Bus drivers in Incheon's Yeongjongdo area are experiencing suspected food poisoning symptoms after eating at a company cafeteria. Over 60 drivers are receiving treatment, leading to concerns about potential disruptions to bus services.
A viral social media recipe for muscle gain, 'boy kibble' (rice and minced meat), poses food poisoning risks due to improper preparation and storage, according to food safety expert Dr. Primrose Freestone.
A family of four, including parents and their two daughters, tragically died from suspected food poisoning on Sunday. After a family dinner, they consumed watermelon in the early hours, leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea. Despite medical attention, all four succumbed to the illness, prompting a police investigation.
