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KJH278 · 03-24-2005, 03:48 AM

SAN JOSE, Calif. - A woman's meal at a Wendy's restaurant brought a whole new meaning to the term "finger food." The woman bit into a portion of a human finger while eating a bowl of chili Tuesday night at the San Jose restaurant, Santa Clara County health officials said Wednesday.

The woman, who asked officials not to identify her, immediately spit out the finger and warned other diners to stop eating, witnesses said.

"Initially she did put this object in her mouth and did bite down on it and wasn't sure exactly what it was," Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Martin Fenstersheib said at a news conference. "She's doing OK. Initially she was a bit grossed out it was described to me, and vomited a number of times."

Fenstersheib said the finger had been cooked at a high enough temperature to kill any viruses.

Officials said the fingertip was approximately 1 3-8-inches long and a half-inch piece of fingernail was also found. They believe it belongs to a woman because of the long, manicured nail.

Health investigators seized all of the ingredients at the restaurant and are tracing them back to their manufacturer. They believe the finger got into the chili at an earlier stage.

"We have no evidence of any accident within the employees at the facility itself," said Ben Gale of the Santa Clara County Health Department. "We asked everybody to show us they have 10 fingers and everything is OK there."

The restaurant has had only one minor health violation stemming from a leaky vent, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

"Food safety is of utmost importance to us," Wendy's spokesman Joe Desmond said in a statement. "We are cooperating fully with the local police and health departments with their investigation. It's important not to jump to conclusions. Here at Wendy's we plan to do right by our customers."

Belair · 03-24-2005, 05:27 AM

Thats YUCK

Pitooey · 03-24-2005, 08:49 AM

:flabnabbi :flabnabbi :flabnabbi

They're probably finger printing it right now.

Kristina · 03-24-2005, 10:53 AM

mmm i want some wendys now.

Penny Lane · 03-24-2005, 11:10 AM

I was going to have chili for luch today. Guess I'll skip it!

David · 03-24-2005, 11:16 AM

ah that's disgusting

Dean Winchester · 03-24-2005, 11:23 AM

I had no idea Eric Cartman was working in fast food now

(if anyone saw the Scott Tenorman episode of South Park, they know exactly what I'm talking about)

Georgia's on my Mind · 03-24-2005, 11:34 AM

yum

Brent88 · 03-24-2005, 11:36 AM

Kay Scarpetta · 03-24-2005, 11:54 AM

Reason #857 I don't eat at Wendy's anymore.

dlemond · 03-24-2005, 12:17 PM

This story sounds very familiar.

I can't put my finger on it.

James"Thunder"Early · 03-24-2005, 12:27 PM

This sounds a lot like the 1987 Menudo case when a family here in California opened a can of menudo for dinner and found a finger. it turned out to be a piece of tripe but it caused the company Juanita Farms sells to fall.

MissZero · 03-24-2005, 12:52 PM

**** happens

Janice Johnson · 03-24-2005, 01:06 PM

Ew.

MsOrange · 03-24-2005, 01:13 PM

extra protein

03-24-2005, 03:48 AM	#1
KJH278 Member Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: IN A APARTMENT Posts: 1,158	Woman Eating Chili Allegedly Bites Into Human Finger SAN JOSE, Calif. - A woman's meal at a Wendy's restaurant brought a whole new meaning to the term "finger food." The woman bit into a portion of a human finger while eating a bowl of chili Tuesday night at the San Jose restaurant, Santa Clara County health officials said Wednesday. The woman, who asked officials not to identify her, immediately spit out the finger and warned other diners to stop eating, witnesses said. "Initially she did put this object in her mouth and did bite down on it and wasn't sure exactly what it was," Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Martin Fenstersheib said at a news conference. "She's doing OK. Initially she was a bit grossed out it was described to me, and vomited a number of times." Fenstersheib said the finger had been cooked at a high enough temperature to kill any viruses. Officials said the fingertip was approximately 1 3-8-inches long and a half-inch piece of fingernail was also found. They believe it belongs to a woman because of the long, manicured nail. Health investigators seized all of the ingredients at the restaurant and are tracing them back to their manufacturer. They believe the finger got into the chili at an earlier stage. "We have no evidence of any accident within the employees at the facility itself," said Ben Gale of the Santa Clara County Health Department. "We asked everybody to show us they have 10 fingers and everything is OK there." The restaurant has had only one minor health violation stemming from a leaky vent, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Food safety is of utmost importance to us," Wendy's spokesman Joe Desmond said in a statement. "We are cooperating fully with the local police and health departments with their investigation. It's important not to jump to conclusions. Here at Wendy's we plan to do right by our customers."

03-24-2005, 05:27 AM	#2
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03-24-2005, 08:49 AM	#3
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	:flabnabbi :flabnabbi :flabnabbi They're probably finger printing it right now.
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03-24-2005, 11:10 AM	#5
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03-24-2005, 11:16 AM	#6
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03-24-2005, 10:53 AM	#4
Kristina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 27, 2001 Location: CaLiFoRnIa, UsA Posts: 8,890	mmm i want some wendys now.

03-24-2005, 11:23 AM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I had no idea Eric Cartman was working in fast food now (if anyone saw the Scott Tenorman episode of South Park, they know exactly what I'm talking about)

03-24-2005, 11:34 AM	#8
Georgia's on my Mind Senior Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Aug 19, 2001 Posts: 25,054	yum

03-24-2005, 11:36 AM	#9
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03-24-2005, 11:54 AM	#10
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03-24-2005, 12:17 PM	#11
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	This story sounds very familiar. I can't put my finger on it.

03-24-2005, 12:27 PM	#12
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	This sounds a lot like the 1987 Menudo case when a family here in California opened a can of menudo for dinner and found a finger. it turned out to be a piece of tripe but it caused the company Juanita Farms sells to fall.
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03-24-2005, 12:52 PM	#13
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03-24-2005, 01:06 PM	#14
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,740	Ew.

03-24-2005, 01:13 PM	#15
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