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2 Wendy’s employees accused of serving food from trash, police say
By Lorenza Medley, Akim Powell at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Two Wendy’s employees in South Carolina are accused of spitting and serving food from the trash, according to authorities.According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders and 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice were charged with tamp...
Key takeaway According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders and 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice were charged with tamp...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The disturbing incident at a South Carolina Wendy's has implications for food safety in the Atlanta area, where the chain has numerous locations. Atlanta residents who frequent Wendy's or similar fast-food establishments may be wondering about the measures in place to prevent such incidents locally. The fact that the employees in question were able to retrieve food from the trash and serve it to a customer raises concerns about the handling and preparation of food in commercial kitchens. As the case against the two employees moves forward, Atlantans may be watching to see how Wendy's corporate office responds to the incident and what steps they take to reassure customers about the safety and quality of their food. The incident also highlights the importance of vigilant customer service and quality control practices in the food industry, particularly in a major city like Atlanta where food safety is a top priority.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Two Wendy’s employees in South Carolina are accused of spitting and serving food from the trash, according to authorities.According to the Union Public Safety Department, 23-year-old Aaliyah Shuntai Sanders and 19-year-old Trinity Lashell Rice were charged with tamp...
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