Panda Express Responds After Worker Is Seen Standing on Fryer While Food Is Being Made in Viral Video
A viral video of a Panda Express employee standing on a fryer while food is being made has sparked health concerns.
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A video of a Panda Express employee standing on a fryer while food was being made went viral on August 28. The incident occurred at a Milwaukee-area location. The video, which was shared widely on social media, shows the employee cleaning the fryer while standing on it, with food visibly being prepared nearby. The video sparked immediate health concerns among viewers, who questioned the safety and hygiene practices at the restaurant.
Panda Express responded to the incident, acknowledging the video and expressing concern over the employee's actions. The company stated that it is investigating the matter and taking appropriate steps to address the issue. The response from Panda Express came as the video continued to circulate, drawing attention from various media outlets. FOX6 News Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and AOL.com were among those covering the story, with FOX6 News Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel emphasizing the location of the incident in the Milwaukee area.
The employee involved has not been publicly identified. The investigation by Panda Express is ongoing, and the company has not yet specified what actions will be taken against the employee or what changes will be implemented to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Who reported it (5)
- Panda Express Worker Caught Standing on Fryer Boston's ROCK 92.9 · 2d ago
- Panda Express guest stunned as employee stands on fryer while cleaning Fox Business · 2d ago
- Panda Express employee stands on fryer FOX6 News Milwaukee · 2d ago
- Viral video of Milwaukee-area Panda Express sparks health concerns Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 2d ago
- Panda Express Responds After Worker Is Seen Standing on Fryer While Food Is Being Made in Viral Video AOL.com · 2d ago
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Where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred at a Panda Express location in the Milwaukee area.
What was the employee doing in the video?
The employee was standing on a fryer while cleaning it, with food visibly being prepared nearby.
How has Panda Express responded to the incident?
Panda Express acknowledged the video and stated that it is investigating the matter and taking appropriate steps to address the issue.
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