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Raw Meat Left on Sidewalk Sparks Safety Controversy

3/25/2026

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  • Viral photo shows raw hamburger meat left on sidewalk outside Hamburger Project in San Francisco during a heat wave.
  • The restaurant says a delivery driver left the meat unattended because the shop was closed, and Tan Truong, owner, says it was discarded for safety.
  • The incident followed a controversy involving Chef Geoffrey Lee, who clarified his role after removal from operations and condemned it, and Hamburger Project updated delivery procedures.