Debunking the Human Meat Hoax at McDonald’s

Claims have circulated about the discovery of human meat in McDonald’s factories in Oklahoma City and other locations. This notion is entirely unfounded.

AP’s Assessment

The claim is satire. No human remains have been found in McDonald’s factories. The source of this misinformation is a satirical blog post from Huzlers.com dating back to 2014.

The Facts

Recently, a Facebook page known for disseminating conspiracy theories revived this false rumor. The post attracted over 51,000 views, alleging the discovery of human meat, including remains of children, in numerous McDonald’s meat factories. It directed readers to Huzlers.com, a known satire site.

“First Horse meat, then the mysterious ‘Pink slime’, Now Human meat?”

The post claimed that health inspectors found human meat in 90% of the inspected factories, but no evidence or official sources support these claims. Internet archives reveal that the story first emerged in March 2014.

McDonald’s Official Statement

According to the company’s website, McDonald’s patties consist entirely of beef. No evidence exists to suggest otherwise.

Fact-Checking Efforts

This piece is part of an effort by The Associated Press to fact-check misinformation online. They work with platforms like Facebook to curtail the spread of false stories.

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