Dairy Queen Manager Accused of Forcing Workers to Eat Contaminated Ice Cream Under Investigation

Dairy Queen Workers Forced to Eat Contaminated Ice Cream

Local news outlet WKYT reported that an investigation is underway after employees at a Dairy Queen in Campton, Kentucky claimed they were compelled to consume ice cream contaminated with cleaning solution. Angela Patton, the mother of a 17-year-old employee involved in the incident, alleged that the manager instructed the workers, including minors, to taste the ice cream despite not having cleaned the machine properly, as a form of punishment.

Allegations and Investigation

Angela Patton told WKYT that several of the employees experienced burning sensations while consuming the contaminated ice cream and sought medical treatment. However, these claims are yet to be verified. Requests for comments from Dairy Queen and representatives for Wolfe County Sheriff's Office, the local authorities investigating the incident, have not been immediately responded to.

Law Enforcement and Legal Actions

Deputy Elijah Banks of Wolfe County Sheriff's Office mentioned that limited information can be disclosed due to the participation of juveniles in the incident. He stated that the county officials are collaborating with the county attorney to determine the appropriate actions. Currently, no charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

Previous Cases of Product Tampering

The article also referenced previous cases of product tampering, including a woman in New York who received a lengthy sentence for poisoning and killing her boss with a medication used for gout. Furthermore, it highlighted the gravity of such actions, citing the case of a mother who allowed her daughter to lick a tongue depressor at a medical clinic, resulting in a felony charge. This incident was influenced by an online trend of licking consumer products, popularized by public figures.

Social Media Influence

The report pointed out the trend of product tampering, which has been growing since 2015 when Ariana Grande faced public backlash for licking a doughnut that was later sold to an unsuspecting customer. Additionally, recent incidents, such as the "sushi terrorism" in Japan, have led to arrests after videos of individuals tampering with food items went viral.