In a startling incident, a Virginia man discovered a nose ring embedded in his Taco Bell meal, sparking widespread attention online. Jeremy, 33, had ordered two steak-cheesy street chalupas from the fast-food chain on July 24. While finishing his meal, he experienced a sharp sensation at the back of his throat, which he initially thought was due to a hard piece of food.
After removing the object from his throat, Jeremy found it lodged between his teeth. To his horror, he realized it was a nose ring, slightly bent from the bite. “The nose ring, now slightly bent, got pushed to the front of my mouth, and I spat it out. It took a small piece of my dental filling with it, causing a sharp pain,” he recounted. Jeremy expressed his shock and discomfort, noting that he felt ill for two days following the incident and continues to suffer from a sore throat.
Found a nose ring in my taco bell today!
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Jeremy shared his experience on Reddit, where his post quickly gained traction, accumulating over 45,000 votes and 4,200 comments. He also contacted the local Taco Bell branch, but claimed that the manager was dismissive and refused to take responsibility. The manager suggested the nose ring could not have come from their kitchen and promised to follow up with Jeremy.
Jeremy criticized the Taco Bell response, stating, “I wish the manager had shown more integrity and accepted responsibility. It seems clear that the mistake happened at the store level, though they suggested otherwise. Even if Taco Bell reaches out, I’m unlikely to return after such an experience.”
In response to the incident, Taco Bell issued a statement: “We take this matter very seriously. We are investigating the situation thoroughly and are committed to making things right with the customer.”
The case highlights concerns about food safety and customer service at fast-food chains, as well as the challenges of addressing such issues effectively.
