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McDonald's Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Placing Fries in Mouth Then Back in Box
A Massachusetts McDonald's employee was terminated after a video showed her putting French fries in her mouth and returning them to a serving box. Local police and health officials investigated the incident at the Southbridge location.
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A McDonald's worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, was fired after a video showed her placing French fries in her mouth and then returning them to a serving box. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported the incident. The video, posted online on May 13, 2026, showed the employee handling fries while appearing to speak to a customer.
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Southbridge police opened an investigation with local health officials to determine whether the food reached any customers.
Police stated they were working to identify any individuals who may have been affected. The local health department found no public health concerns or violations at the restaurant.
The Spadea and Balducci families, who own the location, said the actions were unacceptable and did not reflect the organization's food safety standards. They stated the employee is no longer employed and that the company is cooperating with authorities. The fired employee has not been publicly identified and will face criminal charges at Dudley District Court.
