School apologizes after students accidentally fed dirt at charity event

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A school in Waldoboro, Maine, has issued an apology after students mistakenly ate dirt that was part of a science project. School officials described the incident as an accident.

When it comes to lunch at school, you generally have two choices: bring something from home or eat at the cafeteria. If you’re a picky eater, the cafeteria might not have anything you like, which could mean going hungry until you get home, even on days when the food isn’t very appealing.

In Waldoboro, Maine, students at Medomack Valley High School were mistakenly given baked dirt to eat. It sounds unbelievable, but it happened after the dirt was used for a science project.

Students prepared some soil by baking it for a plant growth experiment. Unfortunately, it was left on trays in the kitchen and mistakenly mixed with the food being prepared for a charity event.

School responds after students fed baked dirt by mistake

A few students mistakenly thought some baked clay was a treat and tried to eat it, but they soon discovered their mistake.

The dish was brought out to diners by mistake as staff rushed to get food served, explained principal Linda Pease. The items were quickly taken away from the tables once the error was noticed.

This incident was a complete accident, and definitely not a joke. The organizers of the Empty Bowl Supper – a cherished annual community service event for our school and town – sincerely apologize for what happened.

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2026-05-19 13:18