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In the now-viral clip, a McDonald’s employee is seen placing a visibly wet mop underneath a heat lamp typically used to keep French fries warm before serving. The heat lamps in such kitchens are designed to maintain food at safe serving temperatures, not to dry cleaning equipment. What intensified the backlash was the claim that a manager was aware of the situation and may have even directed the action, though this detail was widely debated online.
