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The One Food You Should Never Order From Wendy's, According To An Employee

September 25, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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When those fast food cravings come knockin', you know there's no better place to go than Wendy's. The fast food chain is home to some of the most delicious menu items and never disappoints. But before you head over to Wendy's, you're going to want to make sure to avoid THIS classic meal: the chili. 

 

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Now that fall is here and the weather is getting a little cooler, you were definitely looking forward to cozying up with some of Wendy's famous chili, right? You should definitely reconsider this decision, because a former employee says that the chili isn't made with fresh meat and gets made in a pretty disgusting way... 

wendys never order the chili

“I used to work at Wendy’s. The meat used in the chili, yeah, that comes from the meat on the grill top that expires and dries up that’s put in to a warming drawer until you have enough for a batch of chili, which we first freeze and then thaw the next day," a former employee wrote on Reddit, according to the Huffington Post. "Also, if the chili sitting in the warmer doesn’t sell fast enough we just added hot water to it to mix it up."  

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Yikes! Not to gross you out even more, but apparently this happens at A LOT of Wendy's. "I worked at Wendy's when I was 16 (32 now), but the meat in the chili is the burnt patties from the grill collected in a drawer, put in a bag, frozen, then boiled and chopped up, up to a week later," another former employee said, according to Thrillist

 

[Photo: Wendy's]

never order wendy's chili

Yeah, so, we're really never ordering chili from Wendy's ever again. Is it just us, or are the Frosty's and fries sounding really good right now?

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Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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Various types of bread displayed on a wooden surface.
Fresh bakery items from Costco, including cakes and pastries.
Woman holding her head, feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Woman experiencing joint pain, indicating health issues.
Vibrant assortment of groceries from Shutterstock image.
Popular fast food options from Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic cup of coffee.
Assorted bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Top view of Brazilian food dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
Checking time on a watch during breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwiches in a grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing various products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of S'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and mixed salad.
Frozen pizza options available in a grocery store aisle.
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