Rejection of pasteurized milk in Santiago schools due to lack of refrigeration

Directors of approximately 20 educational centers in the Santiago province of the Dominican Republic rejected pasteurized milk supplied as part of the national school breakfast program. The rejection stems from a lack of refrigeration facilities in the schools, which prevents them from guaranteeing proper preservation conditions for the perishable dairy product.

The refusal by school administrators highlights logistical challenges within the school feeding program in the region, specifically regarding infrastructure limitations that hinder the safe distribution and storage of perishable food items intended for students.