Mass food poisoning linked to Indonesian school lunch program
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Prabowo Subianto, Indonesian Government
Indonesia
September 2026
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Over 1,700 people contracted food poisoning linked to the government's free school lunch program. Outbreaks occurred in East Java and West Sumatra. The $12.94 billion program faces allegations of corruption and health concerns.
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