The Lanzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Gansu province has issued sentences to six individuals involved in a significant food safety scandal at the Peixin Kindergarten in Tianshui. Li Huifang, the owner of the facility, received a life sentence and a fine of 500,000 yuan (approximately US$75,000). The school's principal, Zhu Jinglin, was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

The convictions stem from a poisoning incident that left more than 200 children suffering from lead exposure. The court found the defendants guilty of producing and selling harmful food products. This case has been identified as one of the most severe food safety incidents in China in nearly twenty years, drawing significant attention to the oversight of private educational facilities and the safety of food supplies within them. While the court proceedings concluded with these specific sentences, the incident has prompted broader discussions regarding the regulatory environment for childcare centers in the region. The legal action serves as a stern response from authorities to address the public health crisis caused by the contaminated food.