Feces/Urine - Intentional Employee Food Incidents
What's in your food?
This list includes major food companies, beverages, and even toothpaste manufacturers implicated in serious contamination incidents where employees intentionally contaminated products with feces or urine.
Kellogg’s
Incident: In 2017, an employee at a Kellogg’s factory was accused of contaminating products with bodily fluids, but no confirmed cases were reported.
Domino’s Pizza
Incident: In 2009, two employees filmed themselves contaminating pizza with bodily fluids (saliva and urine), which they delivered to customers.
Wendy’s
Incident: In 2004, a worker was caught urinating on food in the kitchen.
KFC
Incident: A 2008 report mentioned an employee intentionally contaminating food by urinating on it.
Jack in the Box
Incident: A 1998 case where an employee allegedly contaminated food by urinating on it, leading to a lawsuit.
Arby’s
Incident: In 2010, an employee was arrested for allegedly urinating on food at an Arby’s location.
Dairy Queen
Incident: A case in 2013 where an employee was caught on video urinating in the food preparation area, with the intent of contaminating food.
Five Guys
Incident: In 2016, an employee allegedly defecated on food items in the preparation area.
Sonic Drive-In
Incident: In 2015, an employee at a Sonic restaurant in Texas was caught contaminating food with human feces.
Whataburger
Incident: A 2016 case where an employee allegedly defecated on food in the preparation area.
McDonald’s
Incident: In some isolated reports, McDonald's employees have been accused of urinating in food preparation areas, though no widespread contamination was proven.
Taco Bell
Incident: In a 2007 case, a Taco Bell employee was caught urinating on food.
Chipotle
Incident: There were speculations about possible contamination linked to employee misconduct, but no confirmed cases of feces or urine being used in food prep.
Pizza Hut
Incident: A 2013 case where an employee was reported to have urinated on food during preparation.
Burger King
Incident: In 2000, an employee was caught defecating on food..
Hardee's
Incident: In 2010, a Hardee’s employee was accused of urinating on food. The contamination was allegedly done intentionally.
In-N-Out Burger
Incident: In 2014, an employee allegedly urinated on food items in the kitchen.
Outcome: The employee was dismissed, and no evidence that the contaminated food reached customers.
Panda Express
Incident: A 2017 report of an employee intentionally contaminating food with bodily fluids in the kitchen.
Culver’s
Incident: A 2015 case where a worker was accused of contaminating food with bodily fluids, specifically urine.
Outcome: No direct evidence food was served to customers, but legal consequences followed.
Chick-fil-A
Incident: A 2012 case where a worker was accused of contaminating food with urine on purpose.
Hormel Foods
Incident: A 2016 report from a former employee claimed that human waste had been used to intentionally contaminate products in the factory.
Hershey’s
Incident: Reports surfaced in 2009 about workers in Pennsylvania allegedly urinating in storage areas.
Tyson Foods
Incident: A 2017 lawsuit accused Tyson workers of intentionally contaminating meat with bodily fluids during production.
Coca-Cola
Incident: In 2009, workers in a Coca-Cola bottling plant in the U.S. were accused of urinating in the production area.
PepsiCo
Incident: In 2010, there was an incident where workers in a PepsiCo factory were accused of urinating in the production lines.
Nestlé
Incident: A 2013 report emerged of employees allegedly defecating near food products during production in a factory.
Unilever
Incident: In 2012, an employee was reported to have contaminated food products with bodily fluids at a Unilever factory.
Campbell’s Soup
Incident: A 2014 case reported an employee at a Campbell’s factory intentionally contaminating food with bodily fluids.
General Mills
Incident: In 2015, an employee allegedly urinated on food products during processing at a General Mills facility.
Colgate-Palmolive (Toothpaste)
Incident: In 2008, a case arose where an employee was accused of contaminating toothpaste with bodily fluids at a Colgate factory.
Toxic Ingredients
These ingredients are linked to various serious health issues and are found in many processed foods and beverages.
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) – Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Fatty Liver Disease
Aspartame – Cancer, Neurological Disorders, Headaches
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) – Obesity, Allergic Reactions, Asthma
Artificial Food Coloring (Red 40, Yellow 5, etc.) – Hyperactivity, Allergies, Cancer
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) – Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes
Sodium Nitrite/Nitrate – Cancer, Heart Disease
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) – Cancer, Liver Damage
BHT (Butylated HydroxyToluene) – Cancer, Hormonal Disruption
Propylene Glycol – Kidney Damage, Skin Irritation, Neurological Effects
Sodium Benzoate – Cancer (when combined with Vitamin C), Hyperactivity
Caramel Color (4-MEI) – Cancer
Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K) – Cancer, Metabolic Disruption
Sucralose (Splenda) – Cancer, Digestive Issues, Gut Flora Disruption
Calcium Propionate – Asthma, Behavioral Problems in Children
Artificial Flavors – Allergic Reactions, Hormonal Disruption
Phosphoric Acid – Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease, Tooth Erosion
Soy Lecithin – Hormonal Disruption (due to soy phytoestrogens)
Azodicarbonamide – Asthma, Cancer (as a byproduct)
Cornstarch – Obesity, Blood Sugar Imbalances
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate – Alzheimer's Disease, Kidney Damage
Artificial Sweeteners (Cyclamate, Saccharin) – Cancer (Cyclamate), Bladder Cancer (Saccharin)
Tertiary Butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) – Cancer, Liver Damage
Potassium Bromate – Cancer, Kidney Damage
Dipotassium Phosphate – Kidney Damage, Digestive Issues
Carmine (Red Dye from Cochineal Insects) – Allergic Reactions, Skin Irritations