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McDonald's Soda Machine Serves Worms, Triggers Closure

4/30/2026

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Story summary

Three patrons discovered worms in drinks from the soda machine at McDonald’s 75th Street, Paddock Lake, leading to its closure.
County health inspectors found damaged tiles and a sewage receptacle that had released the worms.
Management hired pest control, scheduled tile repairs, and will await a reinspection before reopening the dispenser.
The incident gained attention after a Facebook post by Jazmyne Gurske and warnings from patron Joe Hauenstein about parasites.

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Story summary

Three patrons discovered worms in drinks from the soda machine at McDonald’s 75th Street, Paddock Lake, leading to its closure.
County health inspectors found damaged tiles and a sewage receptacle that had released the worms.
Management hired pest control, scheduled tile repairs, and will await a reinspection before reopening the dispenser.
The incident gained attention after a Facebook post by Jazmyne Gurske and warnings from patron Joe Hauenstein about parasites.