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Popeyes Sued for $1.5M After Texas Customers Allege They Found 'Condom-Like' Object in Chicken

Two Texas customers alleged they found a 'condom-like' object in their Popeyes chicken. (Credit: Erik Mclean / Unsplash)

Popeyes is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $1.5 million (£1.1 million) after two Texas customers alleged they found a 'condom-like foreign object' inside a piece of fried chicken purchased from one of the chain's Houston restaurants.

The lawsuit, filed on 3 August, claims the alleged discovery left the pair physically ill and emotionally distressed. Popeyes has disputed the allegations, saying it found no evidence to support the claim after reviewing internal footage.

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