SaedNews: A Tasnim News reporter followed up on the discovery of a lizard in the food at a student cafeteria at one of Kashan's universities, and the officials provided a response.
Lizard Found in the Food at Kashan University’s Student Cafeteria; What Happened?
According to the incident service of Saeednews, citing news from Kashan, a photo was shared on social media showing food from a cafeteria at one of Kashan’s universities, with no specific name mentioned. The image showed a lizard in the food, which sparked various reactions.
The reporter from Tasnim News Agency followed the issue through various channels, but due to the sensitivity of the matter, no official or authority responded when the incident was first media-reported. They essentially avoided addressing the issue, and follow-up efforts led to no results.
Some accounts suggest that a student might have played a prank, arguing that the appearance of the animal indicates it was not part of the cooking process. They speculate that the lizard may have been deliberately placed in the food and photographed for reasons unknown.
This possibility does not absolve oversight bodies and officials, particularly in the health sector at Kashan University of Medical Sciences, from responsibility. Relevant authorities are obligated to investigate the matter, and if negligence is found, they must take legal action to prevent such incidents from recurring.
In Kashan universities, the food preparation process is typically outsourced to contractors, who are responsible for supplying the meals to students. Universities oversee the preparation and delivery of food to students.
This incident occurred while Kashan University’s student affairs office officially clarified the matter, stating that the incident was not related to the university. They mentioned that the name of the university cafeteria had been mistakenly mentioned in some sources. The statement emphasized that this event had no connection to Kashan University, as evidenced by the type of food and containers used. The university always strives to follow health principles and continuous oversight by experts in food services.
The statement also called on the media and social media activists to ensure accuracy when naming institutions in the news.
In response, the student affairs office of Kashan University of Medical Sciences confirmed the incident in an exclusive statement sent to Tasnim News Agency. They stated that the issue had been given priority and was under investigation.
Kashan University of Medical Sciences expressed regret over the incident and reaffirmed that the health and safety of student food is a top priority. The issue is being seriously reviewed and investigated.
The investigation revealed that, as shown in the published images, the incident did not occur during the cooking process of the rice, but likely during the distribution of food to the students.
Since the cooking and distribution process is outsourced to private contractors, who are fully responsible for the procedure, the contractor will be held accountable for any shortcomings. The university will impose the highest penalty on the contractor.
Finally, the student affairs office of Kashan University of Medical Sciences has issued an apology to all students for the incident.
