Maggots Found in McDonald's Nuggets, Family Sick

A distressing incident involving McDonald's nuggets contaminated with maggots has led to a mother and her son suffering from food poisoning. Susan Badham discovered live maggots wriggling in her son's nugget box shortly after they had consumed some. The pair became ill the following day with sickness and diarrhea.

Ms. Badham expressed deep frustration with McDonald's response, which initially offered four free meals. She found this compensation inadequate given the severity of the discovery and the subsequent illness. The incident prompted an inspection by Medway Council, though the fast-food chain stated that food safety standards were met.

Despite McDonald's assurances and the council's findings of no pest activity during inspections, Ms. Badham remains adamant about never returning to the restaurant. She highlights the potential for others to unknowingly consume contaminated food and become ill, emphasizing the need for greater vigilance in food preparation.