By Chris Snellgrove | Published
Even if you don’t spend a lot of time on YouTube, you’ve probably heard about the food-related controversy surrounding some of the biggest celebrities on the platform. Mr. Beast, KSI, and Logan Paul all worked together to create Lunchly, a Lunchables-style product aimed squarely at their youngest audience. There have been reports that the food tastes bad and is moldy, and some consumers have now taken their complaints to the FDA.
Complaints
Indeed, Mr. Beast has been a source of controversy lately, but no one expected his Lunchly product to be the center of such public outrage. Previously, this outrage was limited to social media posts and the occasional video of angry reactions to these broadcast-sponsored snacks. However, now, TMZ is reporting that more than 10 consumers have complained to the Food and Drug Administration, one of whom claims to have developed an illness that may be related to the Lunchly they ate.
Does that mean Mr. Should Beast, KSI, and Logan Paul expect a knock on the door from the feds about Lunchly anytime soon? Not really…according to TMZ, the FDA reviews all complaints it receives but is currently taking no action against the product or the distributors behind it. After that investigation, the FDA may issue an advisory if it determines that this variant of Lunchables poses a risk to public health.
Ironically, the first complaints about this new product came from Mr. Beast, at least one notable influencer took to YouTube to complain about his lunch. The influencer in question is Rosanna Pansino, who posted a video that aims to review a new product (food reviews and everything else is the basis of the platform).
In his video, Pansino revealed that his Lunchly pizza comes with some extra mushrooms…this time, a nasty fungus that would be too dangerous to eat.
Mr. Beast and Logan Paul feuds
Understandably, this video and testimony from other customers have led to suspicions that Mr. Beast, KSI, and Logan Paul may be pushing something inedible (at best) or dangerous (at worst) to their very young audience with Lunchly.
That would be bad under any circumstances, but it’s especially bad for influencers who are behind the brand because of their previous conflicts. For example, many of us still remember Logan Paul as the guy who “laughed at the corpse of a suicide”, and Mr. Beast has been accused of violating the Geneva Convention during the production of Amazon’s Beast Games and is facing multiple lawsuits from competitors.
Lunchly’s answer
As Mr. Beast accused of actual war crimes, it’s fair to say that controversy over Lunchly is the last thing he needs. However, a representative for Lunchly spoke to TMZ and emphasized that all of their products must “review a rigorous process to ensure … quality and safety.” The representative emphasized that the process involves “multiple tests and approvals, including that of the USDA, before any product leaves the manufacturing facility.”
Currently, it is disputed whether Mr. Will Beast, KSI, or Logan Paul be adversely affected by these FDA reports…some of the allegations haven’t stopped their popularity, so this Lunchly controversy may not be able to move the needle on their fans. Then again, the court of public opinion is often fickle, and it’s possible that this food tastes bad again being accused of using dangerous substances will make the public turn their backs on these broadcasters. If that happens, it’s possible that future cases of food poisoning will get a brand new nickname: “Mr.
Source: TMZ
