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1,700 Indonesians sick after state free meals

More than 1,700 Indonesians have developed food poisoning after eating government-issued free meals in Central Java, a school principal said on Thursday. The principal cited another 777 students and teachers contracting the illness, while a parliamentary health commission member said separate incidents in three other locations this week affected 950 people.
WHO: School principal in Central Java and a member of a parliamentary commission overseeing health
WHAT: Over 1,700 people fell ill with food poisoning after consuming state-issued free meals.
WHEN: Sep 3, 2026
WHERE: Central Java, Indonesia
WHY: Cause not yet established.

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