Police Investigate SPPG Following Alleged Mass Food Poisoning from Free Nutritious Meal Programme in Pati

Hundreds of students in Gembong District, Pati Regency, are suspected of suffering food poisoning after consuming Free Nutritious Meals (MBG). Police are currently questioning several witnesses and representatives from the SPPG.

“We have examined witnesses including students and SPPG officials, and we will provide further information later. The investigation is still ongoing,” said the Head of Criminal Investigation at Pati Police, Commissioner Dika Hadian Widya Wiratama, as reported by detikJateng on Saturday (12/09/2026).

Dika stated that his department is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. In addition to questioning witnesses, laboratory tests are being performed on samples of the MBG menu suspected of triggering the poisoning.

“We have also collected food samples and vomit samples from the students to undergo forensic laboratory testing,” he explained.

No suspects have been named yet. He emphasised that the investigation remains in progress.

“We are still conducting our investigation,” he added.

For context, the number of victims suspected of experiencing poisoning from several schools in Gembong, Pati, increased on Friday (11/09). The number of victims rose from 25/9 to 401 individuals, spanning four schools and one integrated health post (posyandu).

According to data from Friday, 48 people were hospitalised, while 319 individuals are receiving outpatient treatment, with the remainder showing signs of recovery after receiving medical care.