A dementia-stricken woman died after the California senior citizens home she lived in errantly served her dishwashing liquid instead of juice, the home said.
The woman was one of three residents at Atria Park Senior Living Facility in San Mateo rushed to the hospital after they drank the caustic liquid, KRON-TV reported.
The employees involved have been suspended as the home investigates internally and cooperates with local authorities, the facility said.
“We have been working with local authorities, who have informed us that one resident passed away,” Atria said in a statement to the station. “Our sincerest condolences are with the family.”
One source told NBC Bay Area the nonpotable liquid might have been confused with grape juice.
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