Ohio woman files complaint after finding pennies inside McDonald's nuggets

An Ohio resident has lodged an official complaint with authorities after a rather unsettling discovery – her chicken nuggets contained not only meat, but also unwanted pennies.

Beth Rupert-Warren, a resident of Wintersville, Ohio, took her concerns to the local authorities after an unusual encounter during a family game night.

According to Jefferson County Health Commissioner Andrew Henry, her daughter had purchased some chicken nuggets from a McDonald's outlet. However, the enjoyment of the meal was marred when Rupert-Warren bit into one of the nuggets and unearthed copper coins concealed in the meaty snack. In total, three pennies were embedded in the chicken piece, a detail she subsequently shared with the Wintersville Police.

The ensuing day saw the local police swiftly notifying the health department of the incident.

The department, in turn, promptly engaged with regional McDonald's management to address the disconcerting revelation. In a statement, Henry clarified, "Based on our discussions, we can confirm the removal of the compromised chicken nuggets by identifying the specific lot numbers within their inventory. Further proactive measures were enacted. Communication has been established with their supplier regarding the product."

Originally, Rupert-Warren had taken to Facebook to caution others about inspecting their food, but she later chose to remove the post, replacing it with a more concise one. Her revised message aimed to clarify the situation: "This seems to be a production issue... This incident does not reflect upon the employees at Wintersville McDonald's." Accompanying her statement was a photograph capturing a partially dissected nugget with a penny partially visible at its core.

Wintersville Police Captain Jason Fabian spoke to local news outlet WTRF, highlighting that Rupert-Warren had acted promptly in reporting the occurrence to the police, driven by a genuine concern for public safety. Fabian emphasised, "Their main concern was that this could pose a safety risk, especially if a child encountered the compromised food. It could potentially present a choking hazard."