Restaurant Incident Involving 12-Year-Old Boy
In a recent incident at a restaurant in the United States, a 12-year-old boy was mistakenly served an alcoholic beverage, leading to his hospitalization. The incident occurred at an Outback Steakhouse in Livonia, Michigan.
Details of the Incident
- The boy, Mekyle Cureton, ordered a non-alcoholic daiquiri but was given a drink containing rum instead.
- Upon consuming the drink, he noticed it didn’t taste right and experienced a rapid heartbeat.
- His family, who does not consume alcohol, discovered the error when the grandmother tasted the drink.
Response from the Restaurant
The restaurant issued an apology to the family and waived the charges for their meal. They took the incident seriously and retrained their staff to prevent future occurrences.
Boy’s Hospitalization
Following the incident, the boy was admitted to the hospital for accidental alcohol exposure. He was treated with Tylenol and advised to rest. The next day, he experienced his first hangover.
“We are thankful that the child involved was not seriously harmed,” said a spokesperson for the restaurant.
