Do you think about what happens behind the scenes when you order fast food? For some people, it’s become such a routine part of their busy lives that they don’t think twice about it.
Workers who witness food preparation firsthand, however, might have a different perspective on the matter. Several have shared those experiences in the past, sparking backlash in the comments.
For example, one Little Caesars worker showed how pizzas are allegedly made without gloves, while another McDonald’s worker revealed how the fast-food giant prepares its McRibs.
Now, a former Texas Roadhouse worker based in Mississippi has shown how the restaurant chain allegedly handles… intrusions in its ingredients.
In a video that has garnered over 2.9 million views at the time of writing, TikTok creator Katie-Lynn (@katswatek_) filmed what she says is a container of Texas Roadhouse’s cinnamon butter.
What’s In This Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter?
“Throwback to when i worked at Texas Roadhouse and i found whatever bug this is in the cinnamon butter,” she wrote in the video’s text overlay.
As she zooms in on the butter container, the video appears to show a live stink bug stuck upside down inside, wiggling its legs.
“And the fact they didn’t even throw it out, they just scooped it out and kept using the butter…” Katie-Lynn added in the caption.
Commenters Focus On Something Else
In the comments section, many viewers were horrified by what they were seeing. Others, however, fixated on a grayish spot next to the bug.
“We ain’t talking abt the mold on there also..?” one viewer asked.
“That’s a stink bug but what im concerned about is whats that moldy looking thing beside it,” another wrote.
It’s unclear what the grey spot is. It could be something as harmless as part of the container or a sign of spoilage. BroBible has reached out to Texas Roadhouse via email for comment.
“God forbid a bug wanna make a snow angel in Texas Roadhouse butter,” a third joked.
What Is The Protocol If You Find A Stink Bug In A Restaurant Kitchen?
While BroBible can’t independently verify the allegations shown in the video, there are food safety laws that could apply in a situation like this.
Mississippi restaurants operate under the state’s Health & Safety Code. Under § 75-29-3, the cinnamon butter shown in the clip could potentially be classified as adulterated food.
The statute defines adulterated food as any item that consists “in whole or in part of a diseased, contaminated, filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance, or if it is otherwise unfit for food.” If a product meets that definition, it is considered legally unfit for sale.
However, it’s worth noting that stink bugs aren’t inherently dangerous. According to Poison Control, stink bugs are not poisonous to humans or pets. However, if they are crushed or chewed, they can cause symptoms such as stomach upset, vomiting, or mouth irritation.
BroBible has also reached out to Katie-Lynn via email for additional information and comment.