5 School Kids ‘Immediately’ Rushed to Hospital After Consuming an Unknown ‘Food Item’ They Were Given by Classmate

Several schoolchildren in Florida are currently recovering in the hospital after consuming a “food item” shared by a classmate.

On Friday, Sept. 26, a student at Pinecrest Glades Academy in Miami reportedly gave a “food item” to five other students, who then experienced adverse reactions that required emergency medical attention, the school said in a statement.

The hospitalized students, aged between 14 and 16, have not been publicly identified, according to CBS News.

“A student brought a food item to campus, which was shared with others,” the academy said, without specifying what type of food was involved. “Some students who consumed it began experiencing adverse reactions, and emergency medical teams were immediately called to provide assistance. Those students are receiving the necessary medical care.”

The Miami-Dade Police Department responded to a medical call at the school around 10:00 a.m. local time, according to UK-based newspaper The Independent.

“Due to the number of patients, the call was upgraded to a Level One MCI, with a total of five pediatric patients transported to a local hospital,” a police spokesperson told the outlet.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a statement shared with NBC 6 South Florida that the students were “intoxicated and receiving medical attention.” The agency noted that the investigation is ongoing and the students “will not be interviewed until a later time.”

In a video obtained by NBC 6 South Florida, one student appears alert while being carried out of the school on a gurney.

Pinecrest Glades Academy said in a statement: “Please rest assured that we are taking every necessary step to address this unfortunate situation and to ensure the continued safety of our students.

“We ask that you take a moment to remind your children of the seriousness of their actions. What may seem like a simple choice can carry very severe consequences, including potential criminal charges and school-related disciplinary measures,” the statement concluded.