School Kids - A Vulnerable Group

There seems to be a world-wide rash of food-borne illness being felt by school children. Here's a sampling of some of the headlines and links to the articles:

Australia, Dec 20th:
"Probe after kids fall ill with suspected food poisoning"

Marion County, Indiana, Dec 18th:
"Marion County Health Officials Issue Shigellosis Alert"

Mumbai, India, Dec 20th:
"Mumbai milk 'poisoned children' "

UK, Dec 19th:
"Pupils hit by Salmonella bug"

Yunnan, China, Dec 17th:
"Four Chinese Pupils Dead From Suspected Food Poisoning"