Pests were found in students' lunches at a Jacksonville elementary school on Monday.
Crystal Springs Elementary School Principal LaShawn Russ-Porterfield warned parents about the find in a voicemail.
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School officials said a roach was found in a wrapper of a food item.
Russ-Portefield said Chartwells, the school food-service contractor, decided to prepare the meals offsite while the area is being cleaned.
A letter about pests found in the food was also sent home with students.
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Full text of voicemail sent to parents:
Dear parents and guardians, this is Principal LaShawn Russ-Porterfield of Crystal Springs Elementary Schools. This message is being sent to inform you about incidents that occurred yesterday regarding pests that were found in students' food. To ensure the highest standards regarding food safety for our children, the district and its food service contractor Chartwells, made the decision to prepare all food offsite while the area is being thoroughly cleaned. We appreciate your cooperation and support while we address this matter. Please contact me at (904) 693-7645 should you have additional questions."
School officials did not say what kind of pests were found in students' meals made at the cafeteria:
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