Food bank mistakenly gives out dog food to seniors, leaving them outraged but alert and frisky
Posted by AWB in Current Affairs, Just FunnyA food bank in Clearwater, Fl gave a senior citizen a can labeled “superfood” that turned out to be dog food.
On Social Security, retired Air Force veteran Frank Viscido made his weekly trip from his home in Largo to the Religious Community Services Food Bank in Clearwater for free food, The St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times reported.
Viscido was given the can labeled, “Senior Holistic Superfood” by a volunteer who noticed he wanted products for better health, the newspaper reported Friday.
“You’re a senior. This ought to be good for you,” Viscido remembered the man saying.
“Looked good,” said the grandfather of four.
The label boasted glucosamine, beta carotene, vitamins and anti-oxidants for “sharp vision, strong Immune System, joint health.”
Sounds good so far, right?
And on the front of the can, “Healthy skin…and coat.” “Superfoods every dog needs.”
Arf…
Headline shamelessly stolen from FARK
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