Beijing (AP) – Over 200 kindergarten students found unusual high levels of lead in their blood after the school added paints to their food, the authorities in the northwest. China Informed on Tuesday. The case highlights long -standing food security concerns in China.
The state’s broadcaster CCTV cited a police officer, saying that the school in Gansu province added paint to attract more students and try to increase revenue. CCTV received and posted a complete text of an investigation by the province and the city.
According to CCTV, Hashi Pexin Kindergarten in Tianshui City bought the paint online and added it while preparing food. A high-level lead was found in a three-color breakfast cake and sausage dish for dinner.
The report stated that 233 out of 251 students in Kindergarten had unusual lead levels, in which 201 hospital treatment was received. The World Health Organization says that the risk for young children, including the development of the central nervous system, is “particularly harmful”.
“There is no level of risk to lead that is known without harmful effects,” who says.
Based on the results of the tests shared by the parents, three other media outlets reported by dozens of students reported by three other media outlets, dozens of students had levels above the Chinese standard. The investigation did not give a details of the blood test.
Eight people, including the headmaster, have been detained.
The Associated Press
