Core Viewpoint - The incident involving the "smelly shrimp and egg" dish in Shanghai schools has raised significant concerns about food safety and quality provided by the supplier, Shanghai Lujie Industrial Development Co., Ltd. [1][3] Group 1: Incident Overview - On a day in mid-September, students at a Shanghai primary school reported an unpleasant odor from a dish of "shrimp and egg," leading to complaints from parents on social media [1][3]. - Multiple schools in Shanghai experienced similar issues with the same dish, causing widespread panic among parents [1][3]. Group 2: Supplier Background - Shanghai Lujie was established in September 2014 and has become one of the largest student nutrition meal suppliers in Shanghai, serving over 500 schools and kindergartens with a daily meal supply exceeding 500,000 portions by 2024 [4]. - The company has received various accolades, including being recognized as a "leading enterprise" and "famous brand enterprise" in Shanghai, contributing to its image as a trustworthy supplier [4]. Group 3: Quality Concerns - Despite its reputation, numerous complaints have surfaced on social media regarding the quality of meals provided by Shanghai Lujie, with issues such as poor taste, lack of freshness, and excessive use of frozen ingredients [5][8]. - Parents have reported that the meals often lack nutritional balance, with a high frequency of fried foods and insufficient fresh vegetables, leading to an imbalanced diet for students [8]. Group 4: Response to Complaints - The company's response to complaints has been perceived as inadequate, with minimal improvements noted after feedback from parents [8]. - Following the "smelly shrimp" incident, the company offered bread as a substitute, which was criticized for its complex ingredient list and perceived lack of quality [8][9].

Core Viewpoint - The incident involving Shanghai Green捷's shrimp and egg dish highlights the need for a comprehensive review of school meal services, emphasizing that student satisfaction should be the primary criterion for evaluating meal quality and service providers [1][5]. Group 1: Incident Overview - On September 15, parents in Shanghai reported that shrimp and egg dishes were abruptly removed from school lunches due to concerns about sand in the shrimp, prompting discussions about food safety [1]. - Shanghai Green捷, the catering provider, stated that not all batches had issues and committed to enhancing food safety oversight [1]. Group 2: Current Challenges - The current bidding process for school meals includes a maximum price of 15 yuan per person, a one-year service term, and a net profit cap of 5%, which may hinder long-term service quality improvements [2]. - Parents have previously expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of meals provided by Shanghai Green捷, leading to calls for a change in catering companies [1][2]. Group 3: Proposed Solutions - Establishing a student evaluation mechanism for meals, where students can score the food and provide feedback to the catering companies, is suggested to improve meal quality [3]. - The proposal includes using food waste data as a performance metric for catering companies, with high waste rates potentially disqualifying them from future bids [3][4]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - It is recommended to adjust the bidding and contract terms to prioritize student satisfaction, including extending contract durations and implementing stricter conditions for termination [4][5]. - A more reasonable meal price standard should be established to ensure that catering companies can maintain quality while remaining affordable for families [4].