Happy Meal, Sad Tummy: Fast Food With a Side of Cocaine and E. Coli
Happy Meal, Sad Tummy: Fast Food With a Side of Cocaine and E. Coli
+ Obama raps 'Lose Yourself' and WON'T SOMEONE CHECK ON THE FAST FOOD RESTAURANTS????
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German police raid pizzeria after finding out they serve cocaine as a side
When you order pizza it's normal to expect a side of chilli flakes, olive oil, or even ranch (if you're in America.) What you don't expect to get on the side is cocaine. That is, unless you order Pizza number 40 - one of the best-selling dishes at a restaurant in the German city of Düsseldorf, where that's exactly what you get.
It was one of the most-sold pizzas,” Von Moltkesaid. A packet of cocaine was placed under each pie. “That was new to us and surprised us because the owner had never been accused of drug crimes.”
Authorities first caught wind of the scheme back in March, thanks to food inspectors. From there, drug squad officers started keeping an eye on the restaurant, according to criminal director Michael Graf von Moltke, who shared the news on Monday.
AND, this is iconic:
When police went to detain the pizzeria manager at his apartment, the 36-year-old reportedly threw a bag of drugs out of the window, which "fell right into the arms of the police officers", Düsseldorf police said.
Big Mac, Bigger Problems: McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US
I thought Trump would be the worst thing for the Mcdonald's brand this week. For the first time (maybe ever) I was wrong.
McDonald’s is in hot water after their Quarter Pounders got linked to an E. coli outbreak, according to the CDC. E. coli is a nasty bacteria that causes stomach issues, and so far, 49 people in 10 states have gotten sick—10 ended up in the hospital, and unfortunately, one person passed away. Most cases are coming from the Midwest and western U.S.
McDonald’s has pulled slivered onions and Quarter Pounder patties in some states, as onions are suspected to be the cause. The FDA is checking to see if these onions were sold to other places too. While there’s no official recall yet, McDonald’s is already acting fast to keep it under control.
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Watch Obama rapping Lose Yourself
At a rally in Detroit for Kamala Harris, Eminem introduced former President Obama, who took the stage to the iconic beat of “Lose Yourself.” Quite cheekily, Obama referenced the famous lyrics, joking, “I noticed my palms are sweaty,” before surprising everyone by rapping a few lines.
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