complaint1 citation
March 18, 2024
What Happened
Investigation substantiated Type A violation: staff failed to meet child's dietary needs when child with known severe wheat allergy experienced allergic reaction after staff served bread during afternoon snack on 11/22/23. Allegations of delayed medical attention and improper supervision were unsubstantiated.
Observations
- Child #1 experienced allergic reaction to wheat on 11/22/23 - facility served bread during afternoon snack despite child having known severe wheat allergy
- Child received Benadryl, Prednisone, and Epipen at 3:53 PM same day with hives over forehead, elbows, head, and abdomen
- Substitute teacher S6 (first day at facility) provided inconsistent account - denied giving C1 any food but staff indicated C1 was given orange after snack warning about wheat
- Cross-contamination suspected: staff may have worn food gloves to serve bread then used same gloves to pick up orange for C1
- Staff members provided inconsistent statements regarding incident; some staff unaware how C1 received allergic reaction
- Child's Epipen found in classroom by S7 and given to mother when parents arrived
Inspector Focus
Food ServiceMedication Management
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