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Health
Worms Found in Mid‑Day Meal Plates at 75 Bihar Schools, Children Reject Food
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:37 PM
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Live worms were discovered in plates served under the Mid‑Day Meal scheme at 75 Bihar schools, leading pupils to discard their meals.
Health officials inspecting the Mid‑Day Meal programme in Bihar reported that live worms were found in the plates of students at 75 government schools. The contamination was detected during routine checks of kitchen hygiene and food handling practices.
Upon seeing the worms, children immediately threw away the meals, and teachers reported widespread shock among staff and pupils. The school authorities halted the distribution of meals pending a thorough investigation.
The state government has ordered an urgent probe, instructed a deep cleaning of all school kitchens, and promised stricter monitoring of the food supply chain. Parents have been informed and are demanding swift corrective action to ensure the safety of the mid‑day meals.
Officials said that any school found violating safety norms will face penalties, and the programme will resume only after compliance is verified.
Upon seeing the worms, children immediately threw away the meals, and teachers reported widespread shock among staff and pupils. The school authorities halted the distribution of meals pending a thorough investigation.
The state government has ordered an urgent probe, instructed a deep cleaning of all school kitchens, and promised stricter monitoring of the food supply chain. Parents have been informed and are demanding swift corrective action to ensure the safety of the mid‑day meals.
Officials said that any school found violating safety norms will face penalties, and the programme will resume only after compliance is verified.