Burger King French Fries.Photo:AlamyA Burger King manager from South Carolina has been charged with allegedly tampering with food after police launched an investigation into the quality of menu items being served, authorities said.Officers allege that Jaime Christine Major, 39, took fries from the garbage and put them in the fry dump with fresh fries on top earlier this month, according toKWTX.Police previously arrived on the scene on July 9 to find two women yelling at the staff, making threats and swearing, the outlet reported. An officer then told the women to calm down, but they were arrested on disorderly conduct charges when they continued to be disruptive, KWTX reported.Two days later, police received a complaint about the dirty French fries being served to customers, according toFox Carolina.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesJaime Christine major charged with serving up fries that had been in the garbage.Union County Detention CenterAfter a police investigation, they issued a warrant for Major’s arrest, according to theInternational Business Times. She was then arrested on July 17 and faced charges the same day, per the outlet.Major was held on a $20,000 bond at the Union County Detention Center. As of Thursday morning, she is no longer in jail, according to a database search.Major has since been fired from the restaurant, theInternational Business Timesreported.The Burger King logo displayed on a sign outside a restaurant.Shutterstock"These allegations do not align to the brand’s commitment to quality food and service and creating an exceptional Guest experience,” a Burger King spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.“The Franchisee of this restaurant is cooperating with local authorities and will take appropriate action based on the findings. As this remains an ongoing investigation, we are unable to share additional details at this time," they add.The Union County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Burger King French Fries.Photo:Alamy
Alamy
A Burger King manager from South Carolina has been charged with allegedly tampering with food after police launched an investigation into the quality of menu items being served, authorities said.Officers allege that Jaime Christine Major, 39, took fries from the garbage and put them in the fry dump with fresh fries on top earlier this month, according toKWTX.Police previously arrived on the scene on July 9 to find two women yelling at the staff, making threats and swearing, the outlet reported. An officer then told the women to calm down, but they were arrested on disorderly conduct charges when they continued to be disruptive, KWTX reported.Two days later, police received a complaint about the dirty French fries being served to customers, according toFox Carolina.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest storiesJaime Christine major charged with serving up fries that had been in the garbage.Union County Detention CenterAfter a police investigation, they issued a warrant for Major’s arrest, according to theInternational Business Times. She was then arrested on July 17 and faced charges the same day, per the outlet.Major was held on a $20,000 bond at the Union County Detention Center. As of Thursday morning, she is no longer in jail, according to a database search.Major has since been fired from the restaurant, theInternational Business Timesreported.The Burger King logo displayed on a sign outside a restaurant.Shutterstock"These allegations do not align to the brand’s commitment to quality food and service and creating an exceptional Guest experience,” a Burger King spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.“The Franchisee of this restaurant is cooperating with local authorities and will take appropriate action based on the findings. As this remains an ongoing investigation, we are unable to share additional details at this time," they add.The Union County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
A Burger King manager from South Carolina has been charged with allegedly tampering with food after police launched an investigation into the quality of menu items being served, authorities said.
Officers allege that Jaime Christine Major, 39, took fries from the garbage and put them in the fry dump with fresh fries on top earlier this month, according toKWTX.
Police previously arrived on the scene on July 9 to find two women yelling at the staff, making threats and swearing, the outlet reported. An officer then told the women to calm down, but they were arrested on disorderly conduct charges when they continued to be disruptive, KWTX reported.
Two days later, police received a complaint about the dirty French fries being served to customers, according toFox Carolina.
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Jaime Christine major charged with serving up fries that had been in the garbage.Union County Detention Center
Union County Detention Center
After a police investigation, they issued a warrant for Major’s arrest, according to theInternational Business Times. She was then arrested on July 17 and faced charges the same day, per the outlet.
Major was held on a $20,000 bond at the Union County Detention Center. As of Thursday morning, she is no longer in jail, according to a database search.
Major has since been fired from the restaurant, theInternational Business Timesreported.
The Burger King logo displayed on a sign outside a restaurant.Shutterstock
Shutterstock
“These allegations do not align to the brand’s commitment to quality food and service and creating an exceptional Guest experience,” a Burger King spokesperson tells PEOPLE in a statement.
“The Franchisee of this restaurant is cooperating with local authorities and will take appropriate action based on the findings. As this remains an ongoing investigation, we are unable to share additional details at this time,” they add.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
source: people.com
