China’s Security Forces have arrested eight people on Tuesday in the framework of the investigation for an alleged lead poisoning of more than 200 minors in a nursery in the city of Tianshuiin the province of Gansu, located in the northwest of the country.
The arrest has taken place after a series of investigations, which have led the authorities to suspect the irregular use of non -edible pigments To give a greater color to the food of the Peixin nursery childrenwhere 233 minors have been affected, according to information from the Xinhua news agency.
However, the results of the samples taken in the nurseries of Weibei, Ciai y Mengdiai They are normal. The samples of the affected nursery do far exceed the standards in food safety established by the Government in relation to the presence of lead and other pollutants.
The investigation also reveals that the director of the nursery, Zhurequested the purchase of these Online dyes To dilute them and use them in some of the meals, so it is among those arrested as the police analyze their involvement in the case.
The mayor of the city, Liu Lijianghas expressed its regret for what happened and has asked for forgiveness for the damage caused to minors and their families, to which he has promised greater supervision and inspection by the authorities, according to an interview granted to the CCTV chain.
