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Panda Express Responds After Worker Is Seen Standing on Fryer While Food Is Being Made in Viral Video
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Key Points:
- A viral TikTok video showed a Panda Express employee standing on a fryer while cleaning during store hours, raising food safety concerns among viewers.
- Panda Express responded by immediately addressing the incident, retraining staff, and reinforcing food safety procedures across the region, emphasizing their commitment to guest and employee safety.
- Health officials from the Southwest Suburban Health Department investigated the incident after learning about it on August 26 and confirmed Panda Express's cooperation, with no reported health issues linked to the event.
- Authorities urged the public to report food safety concerns directly to health officials rather than relying on social media to ensure timely and effective responses.
