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São Paulo State Audit Finds Lapses in Surprise Checks of School Meals at 371 Schools

The unannounced sweep surfaced expired food, with hygiene lapses flagged during on-site checks that ran to 4 p.m.

Overview

  • Auditors inspected 371 campuses in 270 municipalities to assess the quality and safety of meals served in public schools.
  • Preliminary reports cited expired items, including sacks of beans, and instances of food on the floor in some kitchens.
  • The operation deployed about 382 to 383 external auditors with remote support from the Regional Nutrition Council and real-time public monitoring.
  • Teams evaluated preparation and distribution practices, menu oversight by nutritionists, storage conditions, kitchen infrastructure, and the work of School Food Councils.
  • Municipal schools in the city of São Paulo were outside the court’s remit, while state-run schools in the capital remained under its jurisdiction.