Lead Poisoning Cover-Up Revealed in Western China

Tue Jul 22 2025 07:56:04 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Lead Poisoning Cover-Up Revealed in Western China

Investigation uncovers shocking misconduct by officials in Gansu Province, with more than 250 children affected.


A recent investigation has revealed a troubling cover-up involving officials in Gansu Province, where over 250 kindergartners were sickened by lead-tainted food. Key findings indicate tampering of blood tests and negligence by authorities.


In a startling revelation from Gansu Province, China, a recent investigation has uncovered that provincial health officials and hospital staff manipulated blood tests in a grave lead poisoning incident affecting over 250 children at a kindergarten. Acknowledging systemic misconduct, the authorities admitted to serious lapses, including the unregulated status of the school in question and the acceptance of illicit donations from an investor.

A special investigative team, mandated by the Gansu Provincial Communist Party, disclosed that the lead poisoning was linked to powdered pigments improperly used as food coloring, some of which contained over 20% lead content. Alarmingly, levels of lead in the food provided to the young students were reported to exceed national safety standards by a staggering 2,000 times.

As the shocking details emerged, public outrage has escalated, especially among concerned parents who had previously voiced suspicions of a potential cover-up regarding their children's health. Many resorted to seeking testing services in other provinces, for fear of accurate assessment being suppressed.

One concerning case highlighted involved a child whose lead levels were recorded as significantly elevated over six months, yet no warnings were issued by the Tianshui No. 2 People’s Hospital. Furthermore, the findings indicate discrepancies in two other children's health records, with blood lead levels reported much lower than the actual values.

This scandal underscores ongoing fears and controversies regarding food safety regulations in China and has reignited discussions about accountability among higher government and health officials. The incident serves as a concerning reminder of the need for rigorous oversight to protect the health of vulnerable populations, particularly children.

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