Egypt school meals suspended amid food poisoning outbreaks

Egypt has suspended the distribution of school meals nationwide after several outbreaks of food poisoning struck hundreds of children in several provinces.

Egypt school meals suspended amid food poisoning outbreaks

Egypt has suspended the distribution of school meals nationwide after several outbreaks of food poisoning struck hundreds of children in several provinces.

The education ministry said a committee will be formed to "find out the reasons behind these occurrences and conduct required investigations".

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