Maricopans Discover Unwanted Surprises in Fast Food: What to Do Next

Recent reports have emerged from Maricopa, Arizona, where customers have unearthed foreign objects in their fast food meals. A patron found a steel screw embedded in a Dairy Queen Blizzard on April 9, while another discovered a rock in a Culver’s burger just days later.

Art McCloskey, a Sorrento resident, enjoyed the sweet treat at Dairy Queen on April 9, but his delightful dessert turned into a troubling experience. “On my last couple bites, I felt something hard. I thought, ‘What the heck is that?’” McCloskey recounted. The culprit: a quarter-inch steel screw, likely from a restaurant machine, he suggested, based on his extensive experience working in the food industry.

Upon returning to the Dairy Queen located on Maricopa Road, McCloskey expected a resolution but received a dismissive response from management. Three attempts to reach their corporate office went unanswered, leaving him frustrated.

Meanwhile, Darren H., a resident of Glennwilde, faced his own surprise while dining at Culver’s. During a meal featuring a double ButterBurger Cheese, he encountered a M&M-sized stone. “Now I have a chipped tooth,” he posted on the Nextdoor app, accompanying his comment with a photo of the pebble.

Darren issued a one-star review on Yelp, voicing his dissatisfaction: “Just chipped my tooth from a rock that was inside my burger today. Thanks for the upcoming dentist bill.” Although he didn’t engage directly with the restaurant management, a representative from Culver’s acknowledged his review, expressing concern and inviting him to share more details.

Legal experts advise customers who find foreign objects in their food to take immediate action. Miss-Ashley Kendrick, an attorney at Alpha Omega Law Offices, recommends stopping consumption, preserving evidence, and alerting restaurant management. “Gathering evidence could aid in proving your case if needed,” she explained.

In cases of injury, such as Darren’s chipped tooth, seeking medical advice promptly is crucial. Notifying the restaurant and corporate office can help ensure safety measures are enhanced, potentially preventing future incidents.

While both McCloskey and Darren expressed no desire for legal action, they merely seek validation. “I don’t want to sue or demand money,” McCloskey stated. “Just find out where that screw came from and fix the problem.”

As of now, neither Dairy Queen nor Culver’s has commented on these incidents. The situation raises questions about food safety standards and the need for scrutiny in fast-food establishments.