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A Former Wendy's Employee Just Shared A Gross Secret About The Chain's Chili: 'Made From Grill Scraps'

July 26, 2024 by Julia DeKorte
shefinds | Food
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Wendy’s Chili might be it’s most controversial menu items, with some customers fiercely defending it as one of the best items on the menu, while others think the opposite: it’s so bad, it doesn’t even belong on the menu. A former employee just shared a gross secret that might be the deciding factor, though. Keep reading for more details.

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Former Wendy's Employee Shares A Gross Secret

Wendy's chili can be ordered as a side in any meal, and it's described on the menu as "positively delicious," but according to customers, that's up for debate.

One Wendy's customer decided to post a live review of Wendy's chili on her TikTok page, which of course drew many users to the comment section to share their thoughts on whether the chili is delicious or disgusting, and after some fierce debate, one former employee decided to settle things once and for all in a single comment:

"Ex Wendy's worker here, the chili is made from grill scraps and burgers that didn't sell after a set amount of time," they posted. Yuck!

And even worse, another current employee corroborated this! "Yup, we just take patties that aren't sold in 5 minutes and grind them up," the comment reads.

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Customers Are Disgusted By Wendy's Chili Secret

This revelation from users @StanleyChesterfield and @Shawty_Duwop drew a lot of attention from other users who responded with their own thoughts. "That might just be the most disgusting thing I've ever heard," one person wrote. "What even are grill scraps?"

"Wow, I knew I didn't like this for a reason!" said another.

"I prefer to take the hot dog approach to this new revelation," one customer said. "I don't need to know how it's made, just let me enjoy it! Ignorance is bliss!"

"Wow I can't imagine all the greasy, gross chunks of who knows what that's in that chili," one comment reads. "Catch me never ordering that again."

"Horrifying!" another comment says.

"Welp, there goes my go-to side order," a final user wrote. "Gross!"

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Freelance Writer

Julia DeKorte is a New York-based writer. A graduate of the Columbia Publishing Course, Julia covers celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, reviews toys and games for People of Play, and loves cooking for her family, walking her dogs, and running outside, preferably in view of the ocean.

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Person enjoying a healthy lunch at a dining table.
Sipping spearmint tea for relaxation and digestion.
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.