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Resident tells board moldy breakfast cart food led to ER visit
Summary
A Marion Center resident told the school board she ate food she says was moldy from a student breakfast cart, experienced an allergic reaction and sought emergency care; she urged staff to monitor cart freshness. The board heard the comment during general citizens' remarks and took no formal action at the meeting.
Brooke Slade of 284 Marcoline Rd told the Marion Center Area School Board during general citizens' comments that she had consumed food from a school breakfast cart that was moldy and that the consumption triggered an allergic reaction that resulted in a visit to the emergency room. She said she has a penicillin allergy and urged the board to ensure staff monitor the freshness of food served from breakfast carts.
The meeting minutes record Slade's statement but do not include a response from district staff or any immediate action by the board. The comment was made at the start of the March 24, 2025 Voting Session; the board proceeded with its agenda items after public comment. The board did not schedule follow-up public reporting on the issue during the session.
