Students at the Grand River Academy in Livonia were given the drink, which they initially thought was juice, and some of them drank it. The parents said that their children did not understand at first that they were drinking a mixture of tequila daisy. One parent told FOX 2 that her child had taken four or five sips from a full Dixie cup. Another parent said her child “felt dizzy” and “a little dizzy” after consuming it. one D Many blamed school officials for allowing the incident to happen. According to FOX 2, a student drank the daisy and realized a little while later that there was a drink in it. She then notified her teacher. “… She went and told the teacher that there was a drink in this cup and the teacher gave her a funny face,” the parent claimed. A school spokesman told WDIV that school staff immediately called the poison control and the parents of the students involved. WDIV distributed a copy of a letter sent home to the parents, informing them of the incident and saying that the responsible child would take disciplinary action in accordance with the students’ code of conduct. A school spokesman also shared the following statement with WDIV: one D “We understand the fears and frustrations of our parents. One student actually brought to school a pre-mixed alcoholic beverage, a portion that was marketed as adult lemonade and shared with four classmates. While we try to monitor everything our students bring to school, this is simply not possible. It’s unfortunate that these types of adult drinks can easily be considered child-friendly drinks. “The school staff noticed the drink and immediately dealt with the situation, which included consulting with professional doctors in controlling the poisonings and calling the parents of the children involved. “We are grateful that no student got sick or needed medical attention.” Copyright 2022 by KSAT – All rights reserved.
