Dive Summary:
- As the Rich Products Corp. frozen food recall continues, an estimated 3 million pounds of food in the market may be contaminated, 300,000 of which may have been in school lunches.
- No illnesses have been reported in schools since the recall was announced, however this new development has many parents worried.
- 27 people in 15 states have fallen ill, however, so many believe it may be a matter of time.
From the article:
There are no known illnesses linked to the products thought to have been served in schools, but officials in some districts are being proactive about notifying parents. According to a Take Part report, Harford County schools in Maryland sent a letter to parents with information and a list of symptoms to look for.