Social networks are buzzing with a post by a parent in Tuyen Quang province about the quality of food at schools.
According to feedback, when parents directly entered the processing area, they discovered many bags of peanuts with mold and discoloration. The import stage was also reflected as abnormal when the packaging outside was labeled "Nhung sticky rice..." but inside was another type of rice with poorer quality.
Not stopping there, food norms and unit prices also make many parents confused. The list for 496 meals, with a contribution of 18,000 VND/meal. The amount spent on food is nearly 9 million VND.
When compared to the wholesale market price, many items are showing signs of being significantly higher.
Regarding this issue, on the afternoon of April 8, in an exchange with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Hong Quan - Chairman of Binh Thuan Ward People's Committee confirmed that the incident had just occurred in the area. The educational institution reflected by parents is Doi Can Kindergarten.
Immediately after grasping the information, the locality established an inter-sectoral inspection team to work with the school and take food samples for testing.
The locality has also rectified food management at schools," the leader added.
Also according to the Chairman of Binh Thuan Ward People's Committee, at the time of inspection of the kitchen, rice was found to be in sacks, with origin. Peanuts showed signs of moisture but not white mold like on social networks.
After taking samples for testing, they requested the school not to use these peanuts anymore.
Regarding the content of food value, the delegation has also verified input invoices. Food supplied to schools all have invoices and origins. Functional agencies are still continuing to verify and inspect student meals," Mr. Nguyen Hong Quan said.
According to Ms. Ngo Thi Thoa - Principal of Doi Can Kindergarten, the image of peanut bags moldy and discolored that public opinion reflects in the school's food warehouse is true.
Initially, the cause was determined to be prolonged humid weather. Dry food preservation was difficult and unexpected damage occurred.
According to the Principal of Doi Can Kindergarten, for food that does not meet labels or shows signs of degradation, the school has requested the supplier to recall it to ensure safety. Peanuts with signs of damage have been returned to the supplier for destruction.
Regarding feedback on food price differences, the school will have a meeting and explain to parents.
Also according to the Principal of Doi Can Kindergarten, in the coming time, the school will rectify the import work. Instead of importing dried food periodically every month as before, the unit will switch to the method of importing weekly or up to 10-15 days.
