China kindergarten crisis: How lead in food hospitalised 230 children; understand the dangers, causes and prevention
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () In Tianshui City, China, over 230 children were hospitalized due to lead poisoning after kindergarten staff used industrial paint on food. The principal instructed the purchase of the toxic paint online, leading to contamination levels thousands of times above safety limits. Eight individuals have been arrested, highlighting severe lapses in food safety and oversight.
A shocking scandal at a kindergarten in northwestern China has left 233 children with abnormal lead levels after kitchen staff used toxic industrial paint to color food. At least 201 children are hospitalized, with some suffering severe poisoning. Tests found lead levels 2,000 times above safe...
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 ()
