Popeyes Faces Explosive Lawsuit Over Unsafe Chicken Allegations in Ontario
Hey everyone, have you heard what’s going on with Popeyes in Ontario? It’s wild — and honestly, a little disturbing. There’s a lawsuit making waves that accuses the popular fast-food chain of serving chicken that was allegedly stored in residential garages . Yeah, you heard that right — not warehouses, not inspected food facilities, but regular old garages.
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This legal storm was kicked off by ADP Direct Poultry Ltd., a former chicken supplier for Popeyes. According to their court filing, Popeyes franchisees in the Greater Toronto Area — including Brampton — allegedly sourced raw chicken from a company called Amjad Farooq Inc., which, according to the claim, stored meat without proper refrigeration, used regular consumer vehicles for transport, and completely bypassed inspections by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Some of the chicken was allegedly rotten or expired — totally unfit for consumption.
The statement of claim goes even further, alleging that even after ADP raised the red flag, certain franchisees continued using the questionable meat. ADP also claims this is what led to the end of their contract with Popeyes — not because of quality concerns on ADP’s side, but as a form of retaliation for exposing these practices.
Now, Popeyes and its parent company, Restaurant Brands International — which also owns Tim Hortons and Burger King — are saying there’s no evidence to back these allegations. They’ve dismissed the whole situation as a former supplier lashing out after losing business.
But here’s the twist: ADP is asking for serious damages — over $35 million from Popeyes, RBI, and Restaurant Services Canada, plus additional amounts from the supplier and the franchisees themselves. They’re accusing everyone involved of negligence, conspiracy, breach of contract — and even unjust enrichment.
None of these claims have been proven in court yet, but it definitely raises some uncomfortable questions about food safety, accountability, and just how much we really know about what ends up on our plates.
I don’t know about you, but this makes me think twice before grabbing that next chicken sandwich. Let’s see how this plays out in court — but one thing’s for sure: this is a PR nightmare for Popeyes, and it’s only just beginning.
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