According to the National Food Agency, no violations were detected in samples taken from kindergartens

Food safety monitoring

According to the National Food Agency, laboratory testing of 129 samples of animal and non-animal origin taken from kindergartens has been completed. Among the tested samples were fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat, meat products, and cereals. According to the agency, the study did not reveal any violations in any case, and all samples fully comply with established standards and safety norms. 1TV+5

Investigation in kindergartens

In connection with the cases of gastroenteritis recorded among children in Tbilisi kindergartens, the National Food Agency has launched a complex investigation. Inspection teams checked about 70 facilities, including public kindergartens, a meat processing plant, and a dairy products warehouse. A total of 694 samples have been taken for laboratory testing, the results of which will be made known gradually. 1TV+4

According to the National Center for Disease Control, laboratory studies indicate that the cause of the gastroenteritis cases in the kindergartens was highly likely norovirus. According to 1tv, information was spread last week about 55 children and one caregiver in 20 kindergartens who showed signs of intoxication, although the Minister of Health later clarified that more than 100 children required hospitalization. The investigative service has launched an investigation into the incident that occurred on September 18. Interpressnews+1