Meal under scrutiny

A. A. L. Dias - Matale district group corr.

The nutritious food provision program for schoolchildren in the Matale district has been subject to strict supervision according to the Food Act introduced by the Government, health officials said.

The district health service office had taken this decision after a child died and 168 other children were hospitalised following food poisoning.

Health Authorities have directed divisional health service officials to supervise the provision of free meals to schoolchildren.

Action will be taken against contractors providing meals to children who do not follow the Food Act, officials told the Daily News.