Shocking news from China! In the city of Tianshui, Gansu province, over 200 children were poisoned with lead after cooks in a private kindergarten used banned, inedible paint to decorate food. Yes, you read that right — paint! The kindergarten director ordered the kitchen staff to buy the paint online, even though the packaging clearly stated it was not for consumption. The result? Kids started complaining about stomach and leg pains, loss of appetite, and general weakness. Tests showed that cakes, corn buns, and sausages contained lead levels twice the allowed limit in China (0.5 mg/kg). Police arrested eight people, including the director and the main investor of the kindergarten. Parents are in panic, and the children are currently undergoing a ten-day treatment. Chinese state media released surveillance footage showing staff directly adding pigments to the dough. The mayor of Tianshui stated that the incident exposed serious flaws in the food safety control system and that the city must learn serious lessons. How long this practice lasted? Nobody knows! But the damage is done — not only to the children’s health but also to public trust in educational institutions. If you think this is just another bizarre news story, think again. This is a nightmare for parents and a wake-up call for everyone who believes school food is safe. What do you think? Is this just the tip of the iceberg or a disaster that will change the game? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s ready to fight for our kids’ safety!
