On November 14, a student in Pennsylvania shared a photo of one of the lunch items served at their school, and at first glance, it looked far from appetizing.
The image showed what appeared to be a pile of brown mush, but it was actually supposed to be a cheeseburger! To make matters worse, this wasn’t some kind of deconstructed dish—it was just a poorly prepared meal.
In response to the backlash, Dr. Luke Lansberry, a school representative and superintendent, explained that the unappetizing "burger" was no longer being served in the DuBois Area School District’s cafeteria. He clarified that the issue stemmed from the burgers being cooked at a temperature higher than the standard 155 degrees, which led to their unappealing appearance.
Despite its questionable look, Dr. Lansberry insisted that the burger was still safe to eat. However, this did little to ease concerns, especially since the meal had already been served to around 300 students before being removed from the menu—much to the dismay of parents.
Schools play a crucial role in providing growing children with healthy, nutritious meals. In this case, it’s clear that a menu overhaul would be a step in the right direction to ensure students are getting the proper food they need to thrive.
