Awful Food: On The Lunch Tray

The plastic (or melamine) lunch tray was introduced to schools and hospitals in the early 1950s. They were tough, durable and would last for years. They were available in green, yellow, blue and buff colors. Eventually, these trays were replaced by paper trays over concerns that melamine was produced by harmful processes.

Now, considering the food that was served on these trays in schools and hospitals, how could you really be concerned about the supposed harmful processes that were used to make your tray?

From this …

… to this? Mercy, mercy, mercy.

We’re sure your lunch will look much better. Bon appétit!