INFOKU, BLORA -Samples of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) menu from the Bogowanti Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) have been sent by the Blora Regency Health Service (Dinkes) to the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM).
Previously, 19 students from Sendangrejo Elementary School experienced complaints after consuming the MBG menu, distributed by the Bogowanti SPPG under the Waskita Cendekia Mitra Foundation. The students then received medical treatment at the Ngawen Community Health Center.
Head of the Blora Health Office, Edi Widayat, said that the examination was carried out in layers.
In addition to being tested at the Blora Regency Health Laboratory UPT, food samples were also sent to BPOM to obtain more comprehensive results.
"All the samples we took have been sent for testing. We are currently awaiting laboratory test results before concluding the cause of the incident," he said.
Following the incident, the Health Office team immediately conducted a thorough inspection of the Bogowanti SPPG kitchen.
Inspections include the process of receiving raw materials, storage, food processing, distribution, and cleanliness of eating utensils.
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Head of the Sub-Coordinator for Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Sports at the Blora Health Office, Tutik Rahayu, explained that all stages had been evaluated.
Food samples suspected of being related to the incident have also been secured for laboratory examination.
"We've evaluated all stages. We've taken food samples, and now we're just waiting for the laboratory results to determine the cause," Tutik said.
Tutik emphasized that, to date, there is no basis to conclude that one of the menu items, including milk, was the cause of the poisoning.
According to him, all allegations still need to be proven through laboratory test results.
"We don't want to speculate. The exact cause will only be known after all the laboratory test results are out," he stressed.
Based on information from the Blora Regency Health Laboratory UPT, microbiological examination is estimated to take about one week.
The process includes a bacterial incubation stage before the sample can be analyzed.
In addition to investigating possible causes of foodborne illness, the Health Office also conducted an evaluation of human resources in the SPPG kitchen, including the competence of officers who handle the preparation of nutritional menus.
"We recommend that nutrition officers continue to improve their competency through training, so that service standards and food safety can be maintained," he concluded. (Endah/ IST )
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