https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2k-fall-ill-after-eating-free-school-mealsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2k-fall-ill-after-eating-free-school-mealshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/2k-fall-ill-after-eating-free-school-meals#u60710Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:26:21 +0000Around 2,000 people, including students and teachers, suffered suspected food poisoning after eating government-provided free school meals in Indonesia. The illnesses occurred over a three-day period. In response to the mass poisonings, Indonesia's top rights body has called for a police investigation into the incident. While some reports specify more than 1,700 victims, others estimate the total at approximately 2,000. The event has raised concerns regarding the safety and implementation of the government's free meal reforms.Why it mattersThe incident involves a government-led progr