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50 Times People Tried To Enjoy Their Food Until They Found Something That Didn’t Belong There (New Pics)
FoodDEC 5, 2024

50 Times People Tried To Enjoy Their Food Until They Found Something That Didn’t Belong There (New Pics)

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I’m a pretty adventurous eater, so I’ll try almost anything once. Unusual combinations? Sure! Extremely spicy dishes? Pass them my way! But I have to say, I do draw the line at finding plastic, hair or creepy-crawlies in my dinner…
Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find photos of the most surprising and disturbing things people have discovered in their food and beverages. I would not recommend viewing this list while you’re eating lunch, as some images may send your appetite running. But enjoy scrolling through these unexpected pics, and keep reading to find a conversation with Neil Bradley, Chef, Founder and CEO of Kitchen Operating System!

#21 Army Of Ants Ate These Lollipops Starting From The Inside Of The Stick!

Army Of Ants Ate These Lollipops Starting From The Inside Of The Stick!
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Neil also says that food safety isn’t just about rules and regulations—it’s about culture. “It’s about creating an environment where safety isn’t seen as a burden but as part of delivering the best possible experience,” he noted. “That’s something I’ve always tried to instill in my kitchens, and it’s a mindset we’re bringing to Kitchen OS.”

“At home, food safety often gets overlooked, but small changes can make a big difference,” the expert continued. “Using a meat thermometer, being mindful of cross-contamination, and properly storing food can go a long way. For businesses, leveraging technology like we do at Kitchen OS—Bluetooth sensors, cloud-based monitoring, and automated systems—can make compliance easier and more reliable.”

#22 Boyfriend Found A Harpoon Inside A Tuna He Filleted

Boyfriend Found A Harpoon Inside A Tuna He Filleted
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#23 Coworker Found A Surprise At The Bottom Of Their Cup This Morning

Coworker Found A Surprise At The Bottom Of Their Cup This Morning
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#24 I Cut And Apple In Half This Morning And Found The Seeds Had Started Sprouting Inside The Apple

I Cut And Apple In Half This Morning And Found The Seeds Had Started Sprouting Inside The Apple
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“At the end of the day, food safety is about trust, and as a chef, that trust is something I’ve always taken personally,” Neil added. “Whether it’s a restaurant meal or a home-cooked dinner, everyone deserves food that’s safe and prepared with care.”

#25 Box Lunch From Sandwich Shop Comes With Picture Of A Cookie, Rather Than An Actual Cookie

Box Lunch From Sandwich Shop Comes With Picture Of A Cookie, Rather Than An Actual Cookie
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#26 My Brother Found A Tiny Crab In This Mussel He Was About To Eat

My Brother Found A Tiny Crab In This Mussel He Was About To Eat
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#27 This Apples Flesh Is The Same Colour As Its Skin

This Apples Flesh Is The Same Colour As Its Skin
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We hope you’re enjoying these photos of unexpected finds in food, pandas. Keep upvoting the ones that you find particularly shocking, and let us know in the comments if you've ever discovered something that wasn’t supposed to be there in your food. Then, if you’d like to check out even more photos like this, we’ve got another Bored Panda list on the same topic right here!

#28 This Slice Of Bread With The Best By Date Printed On It

This Slice Of Bread With The Best By Date Printed On It
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#29 The Bay Leaf Inside My Pâté Was Actually Plastic With A Leaf Pattern Printed On It

The Bay Leaf Inside My Pâté Was Actually Plastic With A Leaf Pattern Printed On It
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#30 Found A Chunk Of Honey In My Honeycombs

Found A Chunk Of Honey In My Honeycombs
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#31 This (Unopened) Bottle Of Apple Juice Came With An Extra Cap

This (Unopened) Bottle Of Apple Juice Came With An Extra Cap
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#32 Dominos With A Little Roach

Dominos With A Little Roach
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#33 This Salt Crystal On My Cookie

This Salt Crystal On My Cookie
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#34 So My Friend Ordered A Pizza, Got This

So My Friend Ordered A Pizza, Got This
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#35 My Impossible Vegetarian Nugget Had A Piece Of Wood In It

My Impossible Vegetarian Nugget Had A Piece Of Wood In It
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#36 Coffee Dispenser Gave Me A Coffee Full Of Ants

Coffee Dispenser Gave Me A Coffee Full Of Ants
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#37 Marks & Spider? Found This In An M&S Sandwich

Marks & Spider? Found This In An M&S Sandwich
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#38 Found A Sticker In My McDonald's Cheeseburger Today

Found A Sticker In My McDonald's Cheeseburger Today
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#39 Found In My Mcdonald’s Drink

Found In My Mcdonald’s Drink
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#40 Found A Needle In My Milk This Morning

Found A Needle In My Milk This Morning
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