Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix venture, With Love, Meghan, has captured widespread attention—though not entirely for the reasons the production might have anticipated. While some viewers have embraced the show for its charm and positive message, others have been quick to dismiss it as superficial entertainment. Yet, an unexpected detail from one of the episodes has stirred the internet in a way no one could have foreseen. This seemingly minor mistake—raw chicken drumsticks placed carelessly in a refrigerator—has quickly taken center stage in the conversation.
The Raw Chicken Drumsticks Controversy
In one particular scene, Meghan opens her refrigerator to grab some lettuce, but what caught the eye of sharp-eyed viewers wasn’t the salad—it was the two rows of raw chicken drumsticks positioned on the shelf above the vegetable drawer. What appeared to be a simple, unassuming kitchen scene became a point of concern as people began to notice that the chicken had been placed on the fridge shelf without any cover or plate. This sparked immediate debate online.
Public Reaction: Humor and Concern Over Hygiene
While some viewers brushed off the incident as insignificant, others expressed genuine concern about food safety. Social media quickly lit up with humorous comments about the apparent risk of salmonella. One user remarked, “Hello, salmonella, my old friend,” while others joked that celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay would surely find fault with such an obvious case of cross-contamination. A particularly disgusted viewer wrote, “Dear sweet Lord, that is DISGUSTING! No one does this.”
The controversy didn’t stop there—several users were alarmed by what they perceived as a major hygiene oversight. “Why aren’t they in a tray? Yuck! All the chicken juices would be dripping onto the shelf and the products below,” one user noted. The scene sparked further complaints about the show’s attention to detail, with some wondering why there wasn’t a designated container to prevent contamination.
Theories and Speculation
Despite the viral backlash, some viewers stepped forward to defend Meghan, suggesting that the fridge may not belong to her personally, but rather to the production team. This theory provided some relief to those who believed the oversight was the result of a behind-the-scenes error rather than a personal habit of Markle’s. Others went even further, claiming that the chicken was not raw at all, offering their own speculations about the nature of the meat.
The Truth Behind the “Raw Chicken Scandal”
As it turns out, the online uproar over raw chicken was based on a misunderstanding. According to reports from The Daily Mail, the chicken drumsticks were actually parboiled—not raw. Parboiling means the chicken had been partially cooked in water before being placed on a tray in the fridge. While viewers initially believed they were witnessing a major food safety blunder, this was actually a simple case of misinterpretation. The chicken legs were far less of a hygiene risk than they first appeared, defusing much of the online tension.
While the incident did cause a stir, it also highlights how easily small details can be blown out of proportion when it comes to public figures. What seemed like a major mistake was merely a harmless misunderstanding.
