TEACHERS at Clydach Primary School in Swansea quickly told children to stop eating their meals after discovering the chicken curry was undercooked. An investigation is now underway.
The incident involved 35 children who were served the unsafe meal. Parents have been warned about potential health risks. One parent told WalesOnline that their child had nearly finished the curry when teachers intervened, allowing them to eat only the rice, which the parent described as “contaminated”. Swansea Council confirmed the children were then given pizza as an alternative meal.
Parents have been advised to watch their children for the next 48 hours for any signs of illness. The parent said they were only informed of the incident after picking up their child from school, via a phone call.
A warning issued to parents stated: “At lunchtime today, around 35 pupils at our school were served a chicken curry that was undercooked. As soon as this mistake was identified, the meals were recalled. We are speaking to the parents and carers of all affected pupils directly by phone, following advice from Swansea Council’s environmental health team.
“Families of those pupils served the meal are being advised to monitor their children for the next 48 hours and are being told what to do if their child becomes unwell. We understand that this incident will cause concern to pupils and families, and we sincerely apologise. The council’s school catering department is investigating this incident and continues to liaise with environmental health officers.”
According to the NHS, eating undercooked chicken can cause food poisoning, with symptoms including nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach cramps, high temperature, and general illness.
A spokesperson for Swansea Council commented: “At lunchtime on Wednesday, around 35 pupils at Clydach Primary were served a chicken curry that was undercooked. As soon as this mistake was identified, the children were told to stop eating, and the meals were recalled. Pupils were given an alternative meal of pizza. The school has been in direct communication with the parents of all affected pupils to offer advice.
“We understand that this incident will cause concern to pupils and families, and we sincerely apologise. The council’s school catering department is fully investigating this incident and liaising with environmental health officers.”
