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2 Children Hospitalized After Drinking Apple Juice From Pa. Restaurant

EAST LAMPETER Twp., Pa. (CBS) -- Police in Lancaster County are expected to announce more details after two children were hospitalized after drinking apple juice at a local restaurant.

Richard Zaragoza Jr. was celebrating his 10th birthday at the Star Buffet in East Lampeter Township on Friday.

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He and his 4-year-old sister both ordered apple juice, but as soon as they took a sip, something horrifying occurred.

Their father, Richard Zaragosa Sr. says, "As soon as they took a sip they were throwing up and there was blood. Any other time that they brought apple juice to us they would bring a Styrofoam cup with ice, and a separate drink so you can open and pour it if you want to. This time they brought it already made."

Zaragosa claims the apple juice burned his children's throats.

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A local paper reports there was a "caustic substance" in the juice.

The restaurant is still open.

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