10.07.2026 14:10
Footage of a fried chicken restaurant employee in Taiwan crushing raw chicken skin with their bare feet has sparked major backlash. After the images spread on social media, the restaurant defended the chicken skins as food waste but fired the employee. Food safety teams have launched an investigation into the incident.
A fried chicken restaurant in Taiwan has become the focus of a food safety investigation after footage emerged of an employee trampling raw chicken skin with bare feet. The images sparked widespread outrage on social media, and the employee was fired.
RAW CHICKEN SKIN TRAMPLED WITH BARE FEET
The incident occurred at a fried chicken restaurant in Taichung, Taiwan. In footage circulating on social media, a shirtless employee was seen stepping on raw chicken skins in a basin with bare feet, crushing them. The employee jokingly told the camera he was "exfoliating" the chicken skin, drawing immediate backlash.
PUBLIC OUTRAGE POURS IN
After the video went viral, many people stated they would never visit the restaurant again, and the business's online review pages were flooded with negative comments. Some customers even demanded refunds for previous purchases.
RESTAURANT ISSUES STATEMENT
In a statement, the business claimed that the chicken skin in the video was food waste that was not intended for customers, and that the employee filmed it as a joke. The statement added that the employee had been fired, legal proceedings would be initiated against him, and they were cooperating with authorities.
AUTHORITIES LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION
As the restaurant's explanation failed to convince the public, food safety teams initiated an inspection of the establishment. It was stated that if the inspections reveal violations of hygiene standards, the restaurant could face fines and be required to rectify the shortcomings.