A video clip of a McDonald’s drink machine went viral after it showed that a worm infestation had taken place inside of it.
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The now-deleted clip was uploaded by TikTok user Mcoldkentroad which showed multiple worms inside the machine drains at a McDonald’s on Kent Road in South London. Users thought the worms were maggots but it was confirmed in a statement by the fast-food chain that it was actually earthworms living in the machines.
“We take cleanliness and hygiene extremely seriously. We immediately closed the drinks station and our hygiene team identified the cause of the issue which was fixed before a deep clean was carried out. The area was inspected by external specialists and no drinks were served to customers until we were sure that the issue was fully resolved.”
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The spokesperson also noted that it was not a worm infestation but an isolated incident that took place at the location. The video has gained over 400,000 views on TikTok and several McDonald’s workers say that the worm infestation is a huge health violation.
SOURCE: Newsweek