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Vietnam school food safety and transparency measures

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At the start of the 2026–2027 school year, several Vietnamese schools have come under scrutiny regarding the quality and safety of student meals. In Hanoi, Le Trong Tan Primary School administrators rejected a delivery of 102.5 kg of chicken breast and 122 kg of shrimp on September 11 due to ‘unusual odors and discoloration,’ forcing menu substitutions for nearly 2,400 students. Local authorities subsequently ordered the catering provider, VAS Group, to replace substandard suppliers. In Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Van Long Secondary School has faced urgent concerns regarding undercooked chicken, sour soup, and meat with ‘foul odors.’ Some parents reported students experiencing ‘allergic reactions or skin rashes’ following meals. Following a site visit to the food provider’s facility in Binh Tan Ward, parent representatives discovered that the business registration address did not match the actual cooking location, and the company reportedly refused to allow inspectors to enter the premises. New incidents have emerged In Lao Cai province, authorities investigated reports of spoiled meals in the Lao Cai province. and Cam Duong wards. On September 23, students reported meals with unusual smells and tastes. Local officials confirmed signs of spoilage, specifically spoiled rice at the Nguyen Du site of Le Van Tam Primary School. School reported unusual smells and tastes; officials confirmed the presence of spoiled rice. While the Chairman of the Lao Cai Ward People's Committee stated that no food poisoning occurred, the provider, Sen Bien Restaurant, is reviewing its supply processes. Bac Cuong Primary School is also monitoring student health following similar reports. In response to these ongoing issues, the Ministry of Education On October 8, at least 21 students at Chien Thang Primary and Training (MOET) held a workshop on September 25 to gather feedback on a draft circular. The draft aims to establish clear requirements for Secondary School in Thai Nguyen province were suspected of food safety, nutrition, poisoning, exhibiting symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and transparency, specifically defining the responsibilities diarrhea. The meals were provided by VAS Group. The Thai Nguyen Department of service providers Health has submitted food and educational institutions water samples to prevent future safety failures. the National Institute for Food Control for testing.

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