32 Elementary School Students In Cilegon Poisoned After Eating Cakes

Illustration of food leakage

CILEGON - Dozens of elementary school students in Cilegon City, Banten, experienced mass poisoning after eating snacks distributed by unknown people during rest hours. It is suspected that dozens of students who were poisoned as a result of the expired food consumed.

"Children distributed cakes, after (eating cakes) the children had a reaction to vomiting. But Alhamdulillah, it was handled quickly. Already received treatment from the puskesmas, then the students were sent home," said the Principal of SDN Kependilan Kota Cilegon Tuti Hendrawati, quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, October 12.

There were 32 students who experienced vomiting, dizziness and fainting who had to be rushed to the nearest health center until finally, teaching and learning activities were stopped.

The Cilegon City Health Office team has also taken samples and checked the cakes or snacks eaten by students for examination and coordinating with BPOM Banten to find out the results of the contents in the food.

"And it turns out that after the break, the children (students) got nauseous, some vomited and some even fainted. (The victim) there were 32 people who did eat the food. So they have been sent home now because their condition has improved." said Head of Cilegon City Dindikbud Heni Anita Susila.

The Cilegon City Education Office also asked all schools not to let their students receive food from unknown people. Meanwhile, the Police are still investigating the case of dozens of students who were poisoned and waiting for the results from the Banten Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) regarding the food content given by a person to dozens of students.