Monitoring school breakfasts

[NewsWhore]

The Ministry of Education has announced that random samples of the public school breakfast supplies would be taken nationwide every 15 days. The measure comes after TV investigative journalist Nuria Piera proved that sub-standard quality rations were being given to public schoolchildren. Education Minister Melanio Paredes said the Ministry had signed four-month contracts with leading suppliers Leche Fresca, Rica, Parmalat, Lacteos Dominicanos (Ladom), Isua de Azua and a northeastern dairy cooperative to provide milk for schoolchildren. The local standard for dairy products is 3% protein and 3.2% fat. The previous minister, Alejandrina German, who had staunchly defended the largest supplier, was removed from the position.

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