CA Toddler Gets Intoxicated From Being Served Wine Accidentally

A California restaurant is in the national spotlight after a toddler was reportedly served alcohol by mistake. The incident happened at a restaurant on the state's central coast.

A blood alcohol content of.12 is considered over the limit for California adults when operating a motor vehicle, so it's a good thing the child didn't receive a refill.

A young child is recovering after spending the night at a Salinas hospital with alcohol poisoning. Salinas is located approximately 18 miles northeast of Monterey.

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According to ABC 7, the child had a blood alcohol level of .12 percent and was served wine instead of juice. A mislabeled container was identified as the problem, according to ABC 7. Parents were tipped off to the problem when the child began showing signs of intoxication.

A blood alcohol content of.12 is considered over the limit for California adults when operating a motor vehicle, so it's a good thing the child didn't receive a refill. Mislabeled food and drink can have serious consequences for restaurants due to allergies and other potential health risks, and this case is a prime example.

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning include slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, and other reactions. For children, the dangers are far more serious as seizures can lead to death, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

No information has been released regarding any legal action being pursued by the parents. It is not known whether or not the child has been discharged yet either.