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Cracker Barrel has been a staple for comfort food fans for decades, but lately …
Cracker Barrel has been a staple for comfort food fans for decades, but lately the chain has been making headlines for other reasons.
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Cracker Barrel Customer Finds Unidentified Object in Hashbrown Casserole, Sparks Online Debate
Diner Alleges Foreign Object Found in Cracker Barrel Hashbrown CasseroleA recent social media video has brought attention to a concerning incident at a Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, where a diner reportedly discovered a piece of what appeared to be plastic or parchment paper embedded in their hashbrown casserole. The video, uploaded by user "inkantations_" on August 25, 2025, shows a hand extracting a translucent, sheet-like material from the cheesy potato dish, accompanied by an audible expression of disgust.The user, who goes by Savvy, stated in their video description, "they did comp that plate but still like whatttt is thissss." The incident has ignited a discussion online, with many commenters speculating on the nature of the foreign object and the restaurant's food preparation methods.One commenter remarked, "Look like plastic packaging, they might have it portioned out 👀." Another user claimed, "They are microwaving all of the food, instead of the fresh they used to have, the cat is out of the bag, ask any employee." Several others echoed this sentiment, suggesting the material could be "the bag its warmed up in .....previously frozen" or "parchment paper... used to separate the sides when they are portioned…definitely not supposed to be in there when it’s served tho."The video has garnered significant attention, with over 60,000 views and hundreds of comments, highlighting a broader concern among some patrons regarding the quality and preparation of food at the popular restaurant chain. Cracker Barrel has not yet issued a public statement regarding this specific incident.
