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‘I just wanna know what I ingested’: Woman sees what she ingested when she gets…
One Starbucks customer demanded answers from the coffee chain after she found something gross inside her pumpkin spice latte.
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Starbucks Customer Alleges Finding Unidentified Object in Latte, Rejects $50 Compensation
Starbucks Customer Discovers Unidentified Object in Latte, Questions Compensation Offer A recent social media post has brought to light a perplexing incident involving a Starbucks customer who reportedly found a mysterious, dark, semi-solid object in their Pumpkin Spice Latte. The video, shared by user @lulu_bizu, features a close-up of the foreign material on a fork, prompting widespread speculation and concern among viewers. In the viral clip, the customer directly addresses the coffee giant, stating, "@starbucks, can you please tell me what this is in my pumpkin spice latte?" The video then transitions to a follow-up question, "And why you offered me $50 when I submitted a complaint?" This query suggests that the customer had already engaged with Starbucks regarding the issue and found the proposed compensation inadequate. The comments section quickly filled with reactions, including insights from individuals claiming to be current or former Starbucks employees. One user commented, "As someone who works At Starbucks, I got no idea. Truly, I’m baffled. Whatever it is has to be from either unclean equipment, or cross contamination from an object brought by a barista." Another former partner of over six years echoed this sentiment, saying, "I have NO idea what this could be. maybe the pumpkin spice topping lid came off and it just dumped into the latte and partially solidified??" While some theories suggested clumped pumpkin spice powder or syrup, the general consensus among commenters was one of confusion and disgust. The incident has raised questions about drink preparation and quality control at the popular coffee chain, leaving many to wonder about the true nature of the foreign object and the appropriateness of the company's response.
