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DoorDash Driver Banned for Pepper-Spraying Customer's Order

12/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

A DoorDash driver in Evansville, Indiana, has been banned after allegedly pepper-spraying a customer's Arby’s order.
The incident occurred on December 7, 2025.
Mark Cardin said his wife choked and vomited after consuming the food.
Video captured by a doorbell camera shows the driver spraying the bag before delivery.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is pursuing charges for consumer product tampering.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, where seven people died from cyanide-laced capsules, prompted significant changes in U.S. food and drug safety regulations. In response, the Federal Anti-Tampering Act was enacted, making product tampering a federal crime and leading to stricter packaging standards. The recent case involving DoorDash highlights ongoing concerns about food safety, emphasizing the importance of consumer protection laws established since then.

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Story summary

A DoorDash driver in Evansville, Indiana, has been banned after allegedly pepper-spraying a customer's Arby’s order.
The incident occurred on December 7, 2025.
Mark Cardin said his wife choked and vomited after consuming the food.
Video captured by a doorbell camera shows the driver spraying the bag before delivery.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office is pursuing charges for consumer product tampering.

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