As Lao Dong newspaper reported, on the morning of April 8, Van Lang Commune People's Committee organized a conference to inform about the results of food test samples related to the abnormal meat incident at Hoa Binh Kindergarten.
Accordingly, sample number 1 test results of 11 indicators revealed 3 indicators with problems (positive E.coli; high microbial index; yellow staphylococcus is lower than 10).
Sampling number 2 tested positive for African swine fever virus.
Information at the conference, Mr. Ha Quang Trong - Chairman of Van Lang Commune People's Committee said that immediately after the conference, the locality will organize an inspection team to check signs of violations against the Party cell, Party cell secretary, school board of directors, and related individuals.
Inspect and consider the responsibilities of individuals and collectives, without exception, prohibited areas, and strictly handle them according to the provisions of law.
Functional agencies have also decided to temporarily suspend Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Khoai - the school principal for a period of 15 days. The temporary suspension is to serve the inspection and clarify responsibilities," the leader informed.
After grasping information that pork was positive for African pork cholera, E. coli, many parents present at the conference expressed their frustration.
Ms. Nong Thi Le said: "The results are like that, from today the school will handle it to ensure food safety. Who will inspect, where will the supply come from? Today it must be clearly announced so that parents can rest assured.
Sharing the same frustration, parent Nguyen Minh Huan requested to check the quantity of food actually used in the past time.
Many parents have also requested clarification of the process of bringing food into schools, issues about the process of taking samples for testing, used fuel, and the responsibility of food suppliers.
Before the parents' questions, the leader of Van Lang Commune People's Committee affirmed that the sampling procedures comply with regulations, and the results have been announced by competent authorities.
After having the test results, we will continue to verify and handle if violations are detected. In case beyond the commune's authority, we will report to higher levels for resolution," Chairman of Van Lang Commune People's Committee emphasized.
It is known that from March 25 to now, the number of students coming to Hoa Binh Kindergarten has decreased sharply. On April 7, 32/147 students came to school. On April 8, 52/147 students came to school.
The incident at Hoa Binh Kindergarten originated on March 25. At that time, this unit brought meat cooked for students out to grind because of a power outage.
Some parents discovered that the meat had an unusual color and took the food for testing, and the pork was contaminated with E. coli and African swine fever.
Many days later, parents kept their children at home to ensure safety.
