Statement: Many students of a local school fell ill for the fourth time in six months after eating food from the school canteen. Courses of Action: I. Immediately terminate the canteen’s contract and seek compensation as per terms. II. Advise students not to consume food from the canteen until a safe replacement is arranged. III. Arrest the canteen owner immediately for negligence.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II follow.

Explanation:

Introduction / Context:Repeated food-borne illness indicates systemic hygiene failures. Immediate risk elimination and contractual accountability are warranted; criminal action requires due process and evidence.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Four incidents in six months imply persistent non-compliance.
  • Contract terms likely include hygiene standards and penalties.
  • Student safety is paramount.

Concept / Approach:I terminates the unsafe vendor and seeks damages for breach. II protects students while a compliant vendor is onboarded or in-house kitchen is remediated. III (immediate arrest) is premature without investigation; health department and food safety authorities must first establish violations.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) Suspend operations; collect samples; notify food safety authority for inspection.2) Terminate contract per clause; blacklist if regulations permit; arrange safe interim food.3) Educate students on food hygiene and reporting symptoms promptly.

Verification / Alternative check:Terminating and advising abstinence immediately remove exposure; arrest is a legal outcome only after findings.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only II: leaves accountability unaddressed. Only III: skips due process. None/All: ignore proportionality.

Common Pitfalls:Reopening without clearance; inadequate vendor vetting thereafter.

Final Answer:Both I and II follow.

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