Japan’s popular beef bowl chain, Sukiya, has temporarily closed nearly 2,000 outlets after reports of rats and cockroaches in its food. The move comes as a major sanitary measure, sparking concerns among customers. Watch this report to know more!

Japan’s Sukiya shuts 2,000 stores over hygiene concerns

<p>A Virginia man baffled the internet after claiming that he almost swallowed a nose ring when he bit into something sharp while eating from Taco Bell. Jeremy, 33, told Newsweek he had ordered two steak cheesy street chalupas takeout from the food chain on July 24. When only a few bites left, he felt "something sharp" stuck at the back of his throat.</p>

<p>After clearing it from his throat, Jeremy tried to bite into it again, only for it to get wedged between his molars. He spat the object out when he felt a sharp pain and realised he had nearly swallowed someone's nose piercing.</p>

<p>"The nose ring, now slightly bent from the bite, got pushed to the front of my mouth, and I spit it out. It took a small bit of my filling with it, and [I felt] a small sharp pain from the bite," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-man-who-forced-son-to-run-on-treadmill-causing-his-death-jailed-for-25-years-747176">US man who forced son to run on treadmill, causing his death, jailed for 25 years</a></strong></p>

<p>"I was in pure shock when I realized what it was. I looked at my wife, and she looked over and couldn't say anything."</p>

<p>Disgusted by the incident, Jeremy took to Reddit and shared the pictures of the jewellery piece he found in his food. His post gained over 45,000 votes and 4,200 comments.</p>

<p>"I decided to share it online because I thought it was so egregious that others would like to see it," Jeremy told Newsweek.</p>

<p>He reached out to the local branch of Taco Bell right after finding the nose ring in his takeout order. The manager appeared "mostly unbothered" and stated that the article couldn't have come from their store kitchen, not taking any responsibility.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/american-airlines-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-passengers-spot-lice-in-womans-hair-747059">American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after passengers spot lice in woman’s hair</a></strong></p>

<p>"I just wish the manager had a bit more integrity and would take responsibility for this. It very clearly was an employee who made a mistake, but instead, they used the rhetoric that it wasn't their fault. But who else could it be? If not the store, then the distribution centre, maybe, but that's less believable to me," Jeremy said.</p>

<p>Jeremy added that he "felt sick for two days" and still has a sore throat. He believes the most Taco Bell would do is offer him coupons or gift cards.</p>

<p>"There's no accountability, and no reason I'd want free tacos for mental and physical pain, no matter how small," he said.</p>

<p>In a statement to Newsweek, Taco Bell said, "We take this very seriously. We are looking into this matter and strive to make things right with the customer."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Virginia man baffled the internet after claiming that he almost swallowed a nose ring when he bit into something sharp while eating from Taco Bell. Jeremy, 33, told Newsweek he had ordered two steak cheesy street chalupas takeout from the food chain on July 24.

A Virginia man baffled the internet after claiming that he almost swallowed a nose ring when he bit into something sharp while eating from Taco Bell. Jeremy, 33, told Newsweek he had ordered two steak cheesy street chalupas takeout from the food chain on July 24. When only a few bites left, he felt "something sharp" stuck at the back of his throat. After clearing it from his throat, Jeremy tried to bite into it again, only for it to get wedged between his molars. He spat the object out when he felt a sharp pain and realised he had nearly swallowed someone's nose piercing. "The nose ring, now slightly bent from the bite, got pushed to the front of my mouth, and I spit it out. It took a small bit of my filling with it, and [I felt] a small sharp pain from the bite," he said. Also read | US man who forced son to run on treadmill, causing his death, jailed for 25 years "I was in pure shock when I realized what it was. I looked at my wife, and she looked over and couldn't say anything." Disgusted by the incident, Jeremy took to Reddit and shared the pictures of the jewellery piece he found in his food. His post gained over 45,000 votes and 4,200 comments. "I decided to share it online because I thought it was so egregious that others would like to see it," Jeremy told Newsweek. He reached out to the local branch of Taco Bell right after finding the nose ring in his takeout order. The manager appeared "mostly unbothered" and stated that the article couldn't have come from their store kitchen, not taking any responsibility. Also read | American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after passengers spot lice in woman’s hair "I just wish the manager had a bit more integrity and would take responsibility for this. It very clearly was an employee who made a mistake, but instead, they used the rhetoric that it wasn't their fault. But who else could it be? If not the store, then the distribution centre, maybe, but that's less believable to me," Jeremy said. Jeremy added that he "felt sick for two days" and still has a sore throat. He believes the most Taco Bell would do is offer him coupons or gift cards. "There's no accountability, and no reason I'd want free tacos for mental and physical pain, no matter how small," he said. In a statement to Newsweek, Taco Bell said, "We take this very seriously. We are looking into this matter and strive to make things right with the customer." (With inputs from agencies)

US: Virginia man feels sharp pain while eating Taco Bell, nearly swallows a nose ring

<p>In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri. The manager reportedly forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a US agency responsible for enforcing and administering federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. It also checks for any sort of harassment in the workplace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawsuit alleged that in 2021, an assistant manager at a Chipotle branch in Lenexa, Kansas, repeatedly harassed the employee by demanding that she reveal her hair, despite her repeated refusals. The situation escalated over several weeks until the manager physically grabbed and partially removed her hijab.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/blast-reported-near-turkish-parliament-ahead-of-planned-session-641429">Suicide bomber triggers blast near Turkish parliament, another shot dead</a></p>

<p>The EEOC's complaint asserted that the manager's persistent and "offensive" requests for the employee to remove her hijab, along with his attempt to forcibly remove it, created a "hostile" working environment based on religion. The agency further argued that these actions were "unwelcome, intentional, and severe", all of which are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws.</p>

<h2><strong>Chipotle's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, responded to the lawsuit by stating that the company encourages employees to report concerns, including through an anonymous hotline. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind and we have terminated the employee in question,” she reportedly said in an email.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/big-change-is-coming-poland-oppn-gives-rallying-cry-in-warsaw-as-thousands-gather-641483">Poland opposition gives rallying cry in Warsaw as thousand gather</a></p>

<p>The harassment began in July 2021 when the manager repeatedly asked the 19-year-old employee to remove her hijab, expressing a desire to see her hair.</p>

<p>According to the complaint, he made this demand at least 10 times over a month, with the employee consistently refusing on the grounds of her religious beliefs. Although the employee reported her discomfort to another supervisor, no further action was taken against the manager, as per the complaint.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Employee's resignation</strong></h2>

<p>The most distressing incident occurred in August 2021 when the manager allegedly reached out and partially pulled off the employee's hijab. Following this ugly experience, the employee gave her two weeks' notice.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/slovak-elections-populist-leader-robert-fico-wins-elections-641492">Slovak Elections: Populist leader Robert Fico wins elections</a></strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/slovak-elections-populist-leader-robert-fico-wins-elections-641492/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>However, Chipotle did not schedule her for any shifts during this notice period. This was unlike other non-Muslim employees who continued to be scheduled for work during their notice periods, as claimed in the lawsuit.</p>

<p>The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, further said that Chipotle violated federal civil rights laws protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, sex, and national origin.&nbsp;</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<p><strong>WATCH WION LIVE HERE</strong></p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe></p>

<p>You can <strong>now write for wionews.com</strong> and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.</strong></p>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
&nbsp;</p>


In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri.

In a legal showdown, a US federal agency has taken restaurant giant Chipotle to court, leveling accusations of religious harassment centred on a shocking incident at a Kansas branch in US state of Missouri. The manager reportedly forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, media reports said. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a US agency responsible for enforcing and administering federal laws that prohibit discrimination in employment. It also checks for any sort of harassment in the workplace. The lawsuit alleged that in 2021, an assistant manager at a Chipotle branch in Lenexa, Kansas, repeatedly harassed the employee by demanding that she reveal her hair, despite her repeated refusals. The situation escalated over several weeks until the manager physically grabbed and partially removed her hijab. Also Read | Suicide bomber triggers blast near Turkish parliament, another shot dead The EEOC's complaint asserted that the manager's persistent and "offensive" requests for the employee to remove her hijab, along with his attempt to forcibly remove it, created a "hostile" working environment based on religion. The agency further argued that these actions were "unwelcome, intentional, and severe", all of which are in violation of federal anti-discrimination laws. Chipotle's response Laurie Schalow, Chipotle's chief corporate affairs officer, responded to the lawsuit by stating that the company encourages employees to report concerns, including through an anonymous hotline. “We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind and we have terminated the employee in question,” she reportedly said in an email. Also Read | Poland opposition gives rallying cry in Warsaw as thousand gather The harassment began in July 2021 when the manager repeatedly asked the 19-year-old employee to remove her hijab, expressing a desire to see her hair. According to the complaint, he made this demand at least 10 times over a month, with the employee consistently refusing on the grounds of her religious beliefs. Although the employee reported her discomfort to another supervisor, no further action was taken against the manager, as per the complaint. Employee's resignation The most distressing incident occurred in August 2021 when the manager allegedly reached out and partially pulled off the employee's hijab. Following this ugly experience, the employee gave her two weeks' notice. Watch | Slovak Elections: Populist leader Robert Fico wins elections × However, Chipotle did not schedule her for any shifts during this notice period. This was unlike other non-Muslim employees who continued to be scheduled for work during their notice periods, as claimed in the lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by the EEOC, further said that Chipotle violated federal civil rights laws protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination based on religion, race, ethnicity, sex, and national origin. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

US: Chipotle manager rips off employee's Hijab, sparks legal firestorm

Each year around 12 million tons of plastic waste is dumped into the world's oceans, polluting the water, killing wildlife and creating microplastics that enter the food chain.

The Battle Against Ocean Plastic

food-chain

Food Chain, News on Food Chain, stories on Food Chain, articles on Food Chain, Food Chain stories at Wion, Food Chain news, Food Chain latest news