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Undercooked Burger Causes Flight Chaos and Illness

8/16/2025

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Story summary

Meghan Reinertsen fell severely ill after eating an undercooked hamburger before her United Airlines flight.
She spent 90 minutes in the bathroom, leading to the flight's cancellation and hazmat crew involvement.
The incident, which occurred in July 2024, gained attention after her TikTok post received over 20 million views.
Reinertsen reported ongoing discomfort with traveling since the incident.

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Story summary

Meghan Reinertsen fell severely ill after eating an undercooked hamburger before her United Airlines flight.
She spent 90 minutes in the bathroom, leading to the flight's cancellation and hazmat crew involvement.
The incident, which occurred in July 2024, gained attention after her TikTok post received over 20 million views.
Reinertsen reported ongoing discomfort with traveling since the incident.