"Mike Haracz, former corporate chef at McDonald's, raised concerns about entry-level employees handling raw chicken, stating that this could lead to food safety risks and cross-contamination."
"Haracz proposed that if McDonald's breaded chicken that was already cooked, it could still be labeled as 'hand-breaded,' potentially eliminating some food safety issues, but warned it might compromise quality."
In late 2025, McDonald's began testing hand-breaded chicken, including McSpicy Chicken Wings and McCrispy Tenders. Former corporate chef Mike Haracz expressed concerns about food safety and cross-contamination, particularly with entry-level employees handling raw chicken. He suggested a workaround by breading already cooked chicken, but warned this could affect quality. Online commenters questioned the authenticity of the hand-breading claim, speculating that items might be prepared elsewhere and frozen before reaching restaurants, further complicating food safety issues.
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