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Baja California Fines School-Meal Firm After Norovirus Sickens 78 Students in Tijuana

Breakfast deliveries restart after safety checks, with sanction funds directed to school upgrades.

Overview

  • State health labs identified norovirus G1 in clinical samples, and inspectors reported chlorinated water, hygiene logs, and no bacterial growth or toxins in the food.
  • Authorities concluded the virus most likely entered through an infected food handler and ordered stricter exclusion of symptomatic staff with recommended 10‑day rest.
  • The government imposed a 6.7 million peso penalty on AB Alimentos Nutracéuticos Funcionales and issued a formal directive to tighten food handling and sanitation practices.
  • Officials said 78 children showed symptoms and 10 were hospitalized, all reported out of danger and under follow‑up.
  • Deliveries under Pancita Llena, Corazón Contento resumed on October 9 with reinforced supplier evaluation and oversight, as opposition figures pressed for transparency on contracting and large daily payments reported for the provider.