Insects in meals at the San Sebastiano al Vesuvio school, new reports after the cafeteria reopened.

The controversy surrounding the school lunch service at the Raffaele Capasso school in San Sebastiano al Vesuvio continues, once again in the spotlight following new reports of insects found in pupils' dishes. The incident rekindles concern among families, already shaken by the incident on January 23rd, when insects, presumably beetles, were found in some dishes served to a fifth-grade student.

After that incident, the service was suspended as a precaution and subjected to inspections by the local health authority (ASL) and the NAS (National Health Authority). The cafeteria resumed regular operations on February 3rd, but according to several parents, the problem recurred in other classes, undermining trust in the service. Many families, out of fear, chose to send their children to school with lunch from home, while continuing to pay for school meals.

A group of parents brought the case to public attention when they contacted Francesco Emilio Borrelli, a member of the Green and Left Alliance. "They cleaned everything before the inspections arrived, and the company was found to be in compliance, but as soon as we left, we had new cases of insects," some mothers said, denouncing a situation they call unacceptable.

The company responsible for the service, GFI Food Srl, also associated with the SIem brand, has been targeted. Critical reviews and testimonials from users and former employees have been circulating online. Alleged hygiene deficiencies and inadequate food safety procedures have been cited, factors that could now be scrutinized by regulatory authorities.

"What's happening at San Sebastiano al Vesuvio is a disgrace that can't be fixed with a simple, superficial cleanup," says Borrelli. "The photos I received speak for themselves: insects on small children's plates. It's absurd that, after a week of closure, the same exact problems are recurring. Inspections must be rigorous and, if necessary, carried out unexpectedly, not after everything has already been spruced up."

The MP announces further initiatives. "I have already filed a new official report with the Local Health Authority (ASL) and the National Health Service (NAS), requesting a special audit not only of the school cafeteria, but of the company's entire production chain. If a company is unable to guarantee minimum hygiene standards and food safety for our children, the contract must be revoked immediately. We will not give concessions to those who profit from the health of our youngest children."