A McDonald’s employee in Booval, Queensland, was caught on camera drying a mop head under a fries warmer, sparking outrage. The video, originally shared on Facebook, shows the worker holding a mop head near fresh fries and quickly went viral.
Public reaction was mixed—some joked about it, while others criticized the hygiene lapse. McDonald’s Australia confirmed the employee was spoken to but kept her job. They assured customers it was an isolated incident and conducted re-training on hygiene and food safety.
Despite this, skepticism remains, with some questioning McDonald’s cleanliness standards. The incident has fueled discussions on food safety in fast food, highlighting the power of social media in holding companies accountable.
