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Frying Vegan Burger on Grill w/Meat Lawsuit

posted 4 years ago by Keelai (31867)
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Finally, somebody noticed the inconsistency. It has bothered me for years when restaurants fry a vegan/vegetarian item on the same grill as meat. It's cross contamination.

Customer Phillip Williams, who is vegan, filed a lawsuit against Burger King for frying their Impossible Burger on the same grill as meat. He checked all ingredients to make sure it was vegan, but he wasn't aware that it would be covered in meat juice from the frying.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/19/vegan-man-sues-burger-king-cooking-impossible-burger-same-grill-meat

UPDATE:
Class Action Complaint link
https://www.classaction.org/media/williams-v-burger-king-corporation.pdf

UPDATE 2:
August 6, 2019 Today article warning burger on grill with meat
https://www.today.com/food/new-burger-king-impossible-whopper-isn-t-vegetarian-t160203

[–] Redsfan001 (6003) 4 years ago

I would think that one is a winner, if he can prove he was a vegan for a long time.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

In the end I don't think it matters even if he is a meat eater. If you buy something labelled "Vegan" then you want it to be 100% vegan. Just like when I buy meat I expect it to be the meat of an animal not some weird manufactured vegan substitute which is titled meat.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Yeah, but if you buy a Vegan product from a fast food BURGER chain, are you really going to be shocked that there's a possibility your plant burger might touch a meat one? If you were really that concerned about cross-contamination you wouldn't be eating at Burger King in the first place.

[–] db20db (16206) 4 years ago

The labeling of food is notoriously deceptive in our culture, such as the claims of 100% natural, fat-free, sodium-free. What they're almost always saying is, a considerably smaller amount of a questionable ingredient. As in other areas of commerce, the devil is in the details.

[–] mikethemartian (6063) 4 years ago

I was surprised to learn that caffeine free coffee actually still contains some caffeine. Not that I would ever drink caffeine free coffee.

[–] db20db (16206) 4 years ago

Just to provide some clarity, I accidentally replied to you when I thought it was Forsaken. I didn't feel like rewriting it because I think I'm still essentially on the same page with both of you.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

All good db, I knew right away you were responding to Forsaken.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

It's stupid but then if the burger chain is that hungry for money than they should be selling a product that has not touched anything meat related.

[–] jobiwan58 (212) 4 years ago

Good point, bananaman. If eating healthy is important to a person, a fast food restaurant shouldn't even be considered.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Now sue them more for contaminating the real burgers with vegan impostors! Double damage!

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

They actually use grills not microwaves?! that the big story here!

[–] somesunnyday (2078) 4 years ago

Mmmm meat juice

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

But but but, I thought they only objected to the fact that a cow was killed to make the burger. Not that some fried meat juice accidentally touched their precious vegetables..

Jesus... just jesus.....

Next thing they'll be insisting that newborns are fed on soy milk instead of their mother's breast milk. Because, well, that stuff's definitely meat-derived!

Apocalypse now, please.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20438) 4 years ago

I want to file a lawsuit because my whopper always gets contaminated with pickle taste after I throw the pickles out the car window when I order it “no pickles” and they forget every time.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Not me, Mr M. I reckon the pickles are the best part. Heresy, I know.

[–] robocat893 (13392) 4 years ago

Why would you continue to patronize a Burger King where they get your special order wrong every time? That doesn't make any sense. Go to a different Burger King or go to a different burger restaurant.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Different case though. They're not selling the no pickles burger on the menu. It's a special request. This vegan burger is on the menu and promoted as is. When it's actually not then they should be sued.

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20438) 4 years ago

Imagine what people of the WWII generation would think of the very idea. It’s laughable to me much less to people of that generation who sacrificed so that in the future some entitled vegan could sue because he didn’t get what he wanted at a fast food restaurant.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Well BK should stop offering and advertising vegan burgers then. Which I can't wrap around why they even bother to do in the first place!

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20438) 4 years ago

I hear ya! I agree. There’s an entire comedy routine for someone in this. Lol. Captain Miller on the bridge says to Private Ryan. “Earn this......” fast forward into the future and Ryan’s slacked jawed grandson eats his veggie burger and the realization that it was cooked in the same grease as everything else at the place hits him and he faints.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

"Oh I'm a hardcore vegan, so hardcore I can't consume a drop of animal oil... Let's just eat at Burger King!"
- Ryan's grandson 30 minutes before fainting

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20438) 4 years ago

Lol. A hardcore vegan.

How about waves of hardcore vegans coming ashore storming the beaches of Normandy with specially marked rations filled with delicious vegan treats?

[–] Mrmojo4700 (20438) 4 years ago

Wait, one more. What if the Nazis hated vegans and if you were captured you had to hide that you were a vegan and just try to fit in with the other prisoners because if they found out you already know what your fate would be.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

They will definitely sue the Nazi Party. "Mustachioed Man Bad," they say.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

#cancelHitler

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Down here in Australia the Leftard's have already been talking about parents asking their babies if it is ok to change them first. I am not kidding you.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

It's just an excuse to never change their diaper. Hey, the baby didn't consent so I do nothing.

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

You said you're not kidding so I guess I believe you. But.... but that's unbelievable.

It wasn't some kind of comedy routine, was it?

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Afraid not - https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/kids/commentator-mocked-for-saying-parents-should-ask-babies-for-consent-to-nappy-change/news-story/6f3c45120ef9de5dee3df81621715c1b

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Oh fck!!! Next thing they'll be punishing newborns just after they emerge from the birth canal, saying they shouldn't have been fiddling around in there in the first place!

I wonder, is this a regular thing for the human race - to go through periods of dementia en masse every few decades?

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Maybe soon we will all be able to sue our parents because we weren't asked if we wanted to be created?

It seems to be the case doesn't it and it often seems to be tied to Left wing politics or religion of some sort. Pretty soon we will be killing birds on mass just because our over lords told us too as per Chairman Mao.

[–] Stratego (29239) 4 years ago

Exactly, we're not talking about a peanut allergy or something. Those pieces of meat on the grill are going to be eaten anyway, no matter if you are vegan.

[–] April-151-CT (10210) 4 years ago

He won't win because it's not touted as vegan. It's absolutely not vegan as it has mayo on it. It's touted as having a meatless patty. That's it.

[–] Keelai (31867) 4 years ago

Their ad campaign states 0% beef, but if it's contaminated with beef juice, then that's not true.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9uwo-i8z-Y

He ordered without mayo according to his complaint. I posted the link in my original comment.

There were two similar cases. A woman sued Buffalo Wild Wings for not disclosing their fries and mozzarella sticks were cooked in beef tallow. The judge dismissed the case because she failed to prove injury.

McDonalds was sued and settled. I remember they literally lied about the fries by saying they were completely vegetarian. It turned out they contained beef tallow. They apologized and paid $10 million to Hindu and vegetarian groups.

Burger King may settle just to end any negative press like McDs.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Why they keep doing this nonsense mistakes? I mean, it's not wise to advertise something is 100% something factual because what could possibly go wrong??

Just pull some Apple and use non-factual descriptions like "magical" or "retina" or the likes. Introducing the 100% awesome burger for vegans!

No, it not necessarily vegan, but it's absolutely awesome for vegans!

[–] Redsfan001 (6003) 4 years ago

Hey wait, doesn't BK flame broil the burgers?

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

I don't know why but this story annoys me. Frivolous lawsuits are irritating at the best of times, but when you are suing a fast food chain that is known mostly for serving meat products, for not adhering EXACTLY to your Vegan instructions.... urgh, I don't know... piss off and cook a lentil burger at home maybe?

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Because they wanted vegans money? I just don't get these corporations. Just focus on your famous meat products! They are called junk food for a reason. Is there really THAT big of a market of vegans who go to Burger Kings?

[–] Stratego (29239) 4 years ago

Doesn't the smell of meat and the sight of other people eating meat bother the guy???

[–] [deleted] 4 years ago

Exactly! It's almost as if he went in there looking for a reason to sue.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

I guess, if he failed to catch BK grilling on the same grill as the meat patties he would still sue for the beef-particles containing smoke that landed on his prized vegan patty anyway.

Like, dang, BK... just leave these poor vegans alone! Why even bother, really?

[–] db20db (16206) 4 years ago

I have a BK just blocks from my house. The aroma from that place wafting into my neighborhood at dinnertime is almost intoxicating.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

Step 1. Be a vegan.
Step 2. Sue them.
Step 3. ???
Step 4. PROFITTTT!!!

[–] db20db (16206) 4 years ago

Step #2 should be, ambulance chaser waiting in the wings https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f49bAbEYv8

[–] Keelai (31867) 4 years ago

That burger is really targeted to meateaters who want to eat more veggies. The guy was naive and fell for the 0% beef hype.

[–] actionkamen (23176) 4 years ago

But those vegan patties were like, I don't know, flour, artificial flavors, coloring, gluten and stuffs? I don't think eating it would increase your veggies intake lol.

[–] Keelai (31867) 4 years ago

A 3rd party site wrote veggies, but you're right. It's a protein burger. Less cholesterol, but more salt and processed.