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The video appears to show a local McDonald’s employee stuffing french fries into her mouth before repackaging them in a to-go container.

Southbridge police are digging into a viral video that appears to show a local McDonald’s employee stuffing french fries into her mouth before shoving them into one of the chain’s signature red containers. 

“You want french fries today, right?” the woman says in the brief video, which appears to have originally been posted on a private story.

The Southbridge Police Department said it received a slew of calls, tips, and media inquiries about the alleged contamination after the video made the rounds online last week.

“At this time, the matter is being addressed in coordination with the Board of Health and restaurant management,” Southbridge police said in a statement Friday. “We are also working to determine whether the food was ultimately served to a customer and to identify any individual who may have been affected.” 

The Spadea and Balducci families, who operate the Southbridge franchise, said the individuals involved in the incident have parted ways with McDonald’s following an internal investigation. 

“The actions of these individuals are unacceptable and do not reflect our organization’s food safety standards or values,” the owners added. “We are proactively working with local authorities and the local health department, who have found no public health concerns or violations. The wellbeing and safety of our Southbridge community remains our top priority, and we will continue to take swift appropriate actions as needed.”