<![CDATA[The Free Nutritious Meals Program (MBG) is a government initiative aimed at improving the health and nutritional intake of elementary school students as part of an effort to support the quality of basic education in Indonesia. However, the program faces a number of challenges, particularly those related to food safety and the oversight of food distribution. Several incidents of food poisoning among elementary school students indicate that the implementation of the MBG Program has not been supported by adequate monitoring systems and food safety standards. This study aims to analyze cases of food poisoning within the MBG Program from the perspective of child rights protection, identify the causes of poisoning, and examine the responsibilities of the government and program organizers in ensuring food safety. The method used in this study is normative legal research employing a literature review approach through the analysis of legislation, scientific journals, books, and previous research. The findings indicate that food poisoning incidents are triggered by weak oversight, suboptimal food safety standards, and poor coordination among institutions. Therefore, enhanced oversight, program evaluation, and increased awareness regarding food safety in elementary school environments are necessary.]]>
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