JENKS, Okla. — A Jenks High School parent reached out to 2 News with concerns over her son’s lunch so we started asking questions.
She and her family agreed to talk to 2 News about the incident, other parents told us about similar issues but didn't want to go on camera.
Her son, Julian Ellis bit into an apple, only to find out it was rotten.
“I take a bite out of it and then I see what’s inside,” Ellis said, “It is by far one of the most disgusting apples I have ever seen.”
Ellis is a junior at Jenks High School. He's eaten countless school lunches, but none as shocking as this one.
“At first, it tasted like a normal apple, and then it had sort of a dirt taste,” Ellis said, “But the moment I saw it, I spit it out so fast.”
Ellis took it up to the cafeteria staff. He said they would talk to the manager, but that was the end of it. Ellis has had a few school lunches since.
“I [opted] for the carrots this time, so I didn’t risk getting another apple, Ellis said.
A spokesman for Jenks Public Schools sent 2 News a statement:
We have regular inspections from the Tulsa County Health Department. Our fruit is delivered fresh every week.
Kids are also encouraged to take any bad food back to the staff.
Julian’s brother Liam goes to Jenks intermediate. “The chicken is pretty good. I’ve had some of the apples, but the apples there are fine,” Liam said.
Ashley Ellis, their mom, reached out to 2 News about the situation. Before that, she contacted the school district several times.
She said she hasn’t heard back and showed 2 News an email to the district with no response.
“We have never had a problem with Jenks,” Ashley said, “Jenks is a great school. Any time we’ve ever had an issue at the school, they’ve been right there.”
This incident gave Julian a whole new outlook on food, “I guess I would just say play it safe,” Julian said.
The district was aware of this situation when 2 News reached out. It promised a response to the parents.
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