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Over 1,700 Indonesians suffer food poisoning from state meals

A significant food poisoning outbreak has affected over 1,700 Indonesians who consumed state-issued free meals. The incidents, occurring in multiple locations, have led to widespread illness including diarrhea and vomiting. In one specific case at a school in Central Java, 752 students and 25 teachers fell ill after eating chicken that was noted to be "slimy" before distribution. AI

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Over 1,700 Indonesians suffer food poisoning from state meals

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Above 1,700 Indonesians get food poisoning after eating state-issued free meals

    Another 777 students and teachers contracted food poisoning in Indonesia’s Central Java after consuming government-issued free meals, a school principal said on Thursday, bringing the total number of people made ‌ill by the scheme to more than 1,700 in just a week. In separate in…