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Customer Claims Discovery of Deceased Rodent in Salad at American Restaurant; Establishment Confuts Assertion Using Surveillance Video Evidence

Despite the allegation, Ongi has refuted the accusation, presenting security footage that supposedly demonstrates no signs of pollutants during meal preparation.

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Security footage provided by Ongi allegedly demonstrates no indication of meal contamination during...
Security footage provided by Ongi allegedly demonstrates no indication of meal contamination during preparation, according to their denial of the claim.

Customer Claims Discovery of Deceased Rodent in Salad at American Restaurant; Establishment Confuts Assertion Using Surveillance Video Evidence

In the bustling city of New York, a chilling tale has unfolded, sparking a Whirlwind of discussion around food safety. Hannah Rasbach, a 27-year-old woman, claims to have discovered an unwanted guest in her lunch—a dead rodent—hidden among the spring mix, grilled salmon, and beef bulgogi from Ongi, a restaurant nestled on West 37th Street[3].

The incident left Rasbach in a state of shock, as she initially mistook the rodent for an uncut piece of meat[4]. Describing her ordeal to People magazine, she stated, "I moved the lettuce over and could tell what it was pretty quickly. I was in shock."

However, Ongi has fiercely contested Rasbach's allegations. They released security footage they claim shows no evidence of contamination during meal preparation[2]. In a statement, the restaurant asserts, "We stand behind our staff and our food safety standards." They further added that the security footage suggests Rasbach left with a sealed bowl, devoid of any foreign object[2].

The eatery alleges it is "implausible" such a large object would have gone unnoticed by staff[2]. Ongi also boasts an 'A' rating from the NYC Health Department, which reaffirmed their rating following the complaint[2]. During their inspection, officials reportedly found no vermin[2].

Rasbach stands firm in her claim, stating she has no motive to fabricate the incident[2]. "What am I getting out of this? There's no benefit to me putting a rodent in my bowl," she said[2]. The unfortunate incident has left her traumatized, and she now expresses wariness about dining out[2].

The ongoing investigation by the New York City Health Department offers no definitive conclusions as of now[1][2]. Amidst this uncertainty, Ongi continues to assure its customers of their commitment to food safety[2], imploring them to trust in their track record.

  1. Despite the chilling tale of a rodent in her meal, Ongi, the restaurant involved, denies any contamination, presenting security footage showing no evidence of such during meal preparation.
  2. Hannah Rasbach, the woman who claimed to find a dead rodent in her bulgogi meal from Ongi, remains steadfast, asserting she has no motive to fabricate the incident.
  3. In the midst of the general-news headline, the New York City Health Department is conducting an investigation into the incident, offering no definitive conclusions as of now.
  4. Although Ongi boasts an 'A' rating from the NYC Health Department, Rasbach's traumatic experience has left her with a mixed-martial-arts-like wariness about dining out.
  5. As the story sparks a whirlwind of discussion around food safety in the health-and-wellness sector, Ongi encourages customers to trust in their strict food safety standards and track record, hoping to maintain their prominence in the sports of dining out.

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