McDonald's Faces Backlash After Customer Finds Mould on Burger

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A 16-year-old girl has refused a replacement meal from McDonald's after discovering what she believes to be mould on a burger she ordered through the McDonald's delivery app. The incident occurred at the Rice Lane restaurant in Walton on Wednesday, when the girl ordered a chicken burger for £15, including delivery. When the food arrived, she found a speckle of green mould on the burger bun. Her father, John Cooney, complained to McDonald's on her behalf, but she has vowed to "never eat a McDonald's again" due to the incident.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 16-year-old girl ordered a chicken burger from McDonald's Rice Lane restaurant in Walton on Wednesday through the McDonald's delivery app, paying £15, including delivery.
  • When the food arrived, she found a speckle of green mould on the burger bun, which she believes is a sign of mould.
  • Her father, John Cooney, complained to McDonald's on her behalf, but she refused a replacement meal offered by the restaurant.
  • A McDonald's spokesperson apologized to the customer, offered a full refund and replacement meal, and initiated a full investigation into the incident.
  • The incident has led the girl and her family to vow to never eat at McDonald's again due to the presence of mould on the food.
  • McDonald's has emphasized the importance of food safety and quality control, stating that they follow rigorous standards to prevent imperfections.

Statistics:

  • £15: The cost of the chicken burger ordered by the 16-year-old girl, including delivery.
  • 1: The number of replacement meals offered by McDonald's to the customer after the incident.
  • 1: The number of full refunds offered by McDonald's to the customer after the incident.
  • 1: The number of full investigations initiated by McDonald's into the incident.

Sources:

  • John Cooney, interview with the Echo
  • McDonald's spokesperson, statement to the Echo
  • "McDonald's on Rice Lane, Walton"