PHOENIX (AP) — First-graders going on a field trip were provided moldy sandwiches and carrots, prompting the Mesa Unified School District to retrain cafeteria workers on proper food-storage practices.
The Arizona Republic (http://bit.ly/ZRtheK ) reports that three classes of students were on the trip Tuesday to the Mesa Arts Center, but it’s not certain how many got spoiled food.
District spokeswoman Helen Hollands says teachers told the students to throw away the bad food, but the students were allowed to consume the chips and juice drinks also in their bags.
The trip took place early in the day, and the students were allowed to get free hot lunches in the cafeteria when they returned to school.
