STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — A paper cut was to blame for the adhesive bandage that ended up in the au jus served at the UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center cafeteria.
YVMC officials said steps have been taken to ensure everyone is safe and it does not happen again.
“Hospital food and nutrition services play an important role in the experience of our patients, their family members and our community,” said Lindsey Reznicek, YVMC’s communications coordinator. “Safety for everyone is a top priority, and we will continue to ensure the highest quality of our dining services and facilities.”
The Steamboat Today learned about the incident after being contacted by Routt County resident Erik Lacasse, who had been at the hospital visiting someone with his 2-year-old grandson.
Lacasse said that soon after they ate a sandwich served with au jus, another customer found a used bandage in the sauce. “It was gross, but I’ve seen worse (at other places),” Lacasse said.
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