Shocking Viral Claims About McDonald’s Meat Debunked: What Really Happened
Recent viral videos spreading like wildfire on social media claim that human remains were discovered at a McDonald’s meat supplier. Yikes, right? But before you let that stir your appetite—or kill it—let’s set the record straight.
This sensational story is built on misinformation. The truth? The viral claim has no basis in reality. In fact, it’s all rooted in distorted footage from a 2013 FBI investigation—an investigation that has absolutely nothing to do with McDonald’s or its meat supply.
So how did we end up here, with people across the internet up in arms?
Back in 2013, the FBI investigated a case involving Arthur Rathburn, who was charged with trafficking infected body parts for medical and dental educational purposes. This wasn’t about food at all.
Rathburn’s crimes revolved around the unethical handling of human remains for educational use, not a fast-food scandal. He later served a nine-year sentence for his role in the grim business, but McDonald’s? They were never involved.
The viral videos causing all this fuss were edited to imply McDonald’s had a hand in this macabre case.
What started as a straightforward news report on International Biological Inc.—a medical education service provider—got twisted to create shocking, click-worthy headlines. And unfortunately, many people took the bait.
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been working to combat this wave of misinformation, flagging the posts as false. But as we know, once a rumor gets rolling, it’s hard to stop it.
The spread of these false claims shows just how quickly misinformation can gain traction, especially when it taps into public fears about the food we eat.
In short, there’s no connection between McDonald’s and the human remains case, so there’s no need to panic next time you’re eyeing a Big Mac. This tale is a classic case of how rumors can snowball, especially in today’s social media-driven world.
Next time you see something that seems too crazy to be true, do a little digging before you hit “share.” You never know what might be hiding behind that headline.
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