Child given margarita by accident
California Applebees to fix problem;medical expenses to be paid.
The Associated Press
WFLS News
Date published: 6/15/2007
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) - A sippy cup filled with tequila and
Triple Sec sent a California toddler to the hospital.
The two year old was supposed to get apple juice to wash down
his food at an Applebee's. Instead he was served a margarita. The
child grew drowsy and started throwing up a few hours after
drinking the cocktail.
Applebee's says it keeps the apple juice and margarita mix in
identical plastic bottles -- leading to the mistake.
The child's mother says she "wasn't going to make a big deal
about it" until the child had to be rushed to the hospital. The
toddler is fine now, and the company plans to reimburse the
family's medical expenses.
The restaurant, in Antioch, says it will change the containers
to prevent future mix-ups.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Date published: 6/15/2007
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