127 Students Suspected of Food Poisoning from MBG in Pariaman, 2 Hospitalized at HCU, City Government Covers Treatment Costs

"We’re still waiting on the lab results to identify the bacteria involved. We don’t know yet what kind of bacteria or cause it is," he explained.

He also revealed that he has asked the Head of BPOM to expedite the test results.

"So that we can find out what caused the poisoning of our students," he added.

The lab results will serve as the basis for the government to decide on subsequent measures.

MBG food distribution center closed

The MBG meals consumed by the students were sourced from a single Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG).

Following the suspected poisoning incident, the Pariaman City Government has instructed the closure of that SPPG.

The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has also conducted an investigation on site.

"After the poisoning incident, we instructed that SPPG to close, and now the BGN has arrived to investigate. We are awaiting their follow-up and investigation results," Yota said.

A total of 127 students are suspected to have been affected.

Most of the victims are students from MTsN 1 Pariaman, while two students are from SMPN 1 Pariaman and one is from elementary school level.

Seven SPPGs to be regularly monitored

The Pariaman City Government is also tightening supervision over all operating SPPGs in the area.

Currently, there are around seven active SPPGs in Pariaman City.

Yota said monitoring of these SPPGs will be conducted regularly at least once a month.

"We will conduct monitoring at least once a month. This has been instructed to the Health Office," he said.

The local government will also coordinate with the regional coordinators of the SPPG units to ensure the MBG program runs more effectively, especially regarding food cleanliness and hygiene.