Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon, two Texas customers, are suing Popeyes for over $1.5 million after allegedly finding a “condom-like foreign object” in their chicken.
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Texas Customers Sue Popeyes For Over $1.5M After Allegedly Finding “Condom-Like Foreign Object” In Chicken
According to CHRON, Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon are reportedly seeking more than $1.5 million from Popeye’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International, Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., and franchise operator, AAMANA Businesses, Inc.
Per the outlet, the pair purchased chicken from the Popeyes located at 7416 South Sam Houston Pkwy W. The date of their purchase reportedly was on July 25, 2026. And when Howard bit into a piece of chicken, he allegedly found a “condom-like foreign object embedded within the chicken itself.”
“The meal appeared ordinary. It was not,” they recalled of their experience, per PEOPLE. “The discovery instantly transformed what should have been an ordinary family meal into a deeply disturbing and frightening event. They were horrified by the possibility that they had already ingested contaminated food before discovering the object.”
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Per the outlet, Howard and McKinnon immediately stopped eating and allegedly became nauseous. Furthermore, when they informed the Popeye’s staff, the employees allegedly “laughed and humiliated them.”
“Instead of promptly investigating the contamination, preserving evidence, or recognizing the seriousness of the complaint, management repeatedly attempted to replace the contaminated chicken rather than issue a refund. But only after persistence by the plaintiffs were they finally refunded,” the lawsuit reportedly reads.
Per the outlet, the pair is seeking over $1.5 million “in damages relating to past and future medical/healthcare expenses, past and future physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, lost wages, attorney’s fees, court costs, and prejudgment and postjudgment interest.”
Popeye’s Reportedly Responds To Discovery Of “Condom-Like Foreign Object”
According to PEOPLE, Popeyes responded to the alleged incident in a statement sent via email.
“We have looked at extensive internal video and saw no evidence to validate this claim. Regardless, it is unacceptable, and the Franchisee immediately issued a refund to the guest and, out of an abundance of caution, closed the restaurant early for re-training,” it reportedly stated.
Lastly, PEOPLE notes that Justin Howard and Danielle McKinnon are also demanding a jury by trial.
