TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Schoolchildren are warned not to take free nutritious meals (MBG) home to prevent food poisoning. The Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Sudaryono, underscored that the meals must be consumed within a specified time period. "We urge students, and we also ask teachers, to inform their classmates and students not to take home free nutritious meals," Sudaryono said in an official statement on Monday, August 10, 2026. Therefore, BGN urges schools and teachers to encourage students to consume free meals according to the regulations. Read: BGN Plans 'Best Before' Label for Free Nutritious MealsClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News