In a shocking incident at a summer camp in Juneau, Alaska, twelve children and two adults were mistakenly given floor sealant instead of milk during breakfast, according to local school officials. The children, aged between 5 and 12, began to complain about the ‘milk,’ describing it as having a terrible taste and causing a burning sensation. Following these complaints, at least one child was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for treatment, as reported by Superintendent Lisa Thompson.
How Did This Mix-Up Occur?
The mishap took place at the Eeti Shaanáx̱-Glacier Valley Elementary’s RALLY daycare program. Breakfast is served daily from a dispenser managed by a contractor, with milk supplied in large plastic bags stored inside cardboard boxes. The floor sealant, which is odorless and has a milky appearance, was also contained in a similar plastic bag and cardboard box. “It seems unbelievable, but if you’ve used anything similar, you’d understand,” Thompson explained.
Both the milk and the sealant had been previously stored at an off-site district storage facility. Thompson suspects that the boxes of sealant were inadvertently stored or moved on the same pallet as the milk, leading to the unfortunate delivery mix-up. “We’re not sure how it happened, but they were delivered together, and it was assumed to be milk,” she noted. Fortunately, the sealant was designed with a low ingestion risk, ensuring that the students are generally okay.
The most significant health concerns reported were mild upset stomachs, and although two additional students’ parents chose to take them to the hospital for precautionary measures, no serious issues have arisen. An investigation is currently underway to clarify why food items and chemicals, which should never be stored together, were in the same location. Juneau police have stated that there appears to be no criminal intent involved, and the school is committed to a thorough investigation of the circumstances.
The daycare program is now operational again, with a food inspector on site to ensure that all safety protocols are being strictly followed. For more insights on similar topics, check out this post on home insemination, where you can also find valuable information about various insemination methods. For authoritative guidance on home insemination, visit Intracervical Insemination. Additionally, WebMD provides excellent resources on pregnancy and home insemination.
Search Queries:
- How to safely store food and chemicals?
- Signs of chemical ingestion in children
- What to do if a child ingests something harmful?
- Best practices for food safety in schools
- How to handle food-related incidents at school?
In summary, a mix-up at a Juneau summer camp led to children being served floor sealant instead of milk, causing confusion and concern among parents and school officials. Thankfully, no serious health issues arose, and an investigation is ongoing to prevent future incidents.