Taco Bell Employee Takes Photos Of himself Doing Disgusting Things To The Food

Taco Bell is in damage control mode after an employee posted a photo of himself licking taco shells. 

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The photo posted on social media went viral and even made it onto the company’s website. The employee is in the process of being fired and Taco Bell assures customers that the shells were never served.

According to MyFoxNY.com, Taco Bell officials didn’t specify how they knew the shells were not served to customers nor did they disclose where the restaurant was located.

In a statement, Taco Bell said, “We do not believe these employees harmed, or intended to harm, anyone. But we deplore the impressions this has caused to our customers, fans, franchisees, and team members.”

Today on Your World, attorneys debated whether the employee could actually face a lawsuit.  Elura Nanos believes that while this employee may not be able to pay up, suing him would show customers that Taco Bell is serious about handling the problem.

On the other hand, Michele Sileo said this isn’t a legal problem, it’s a public relations crisis. The message they apparently need to relay is: “We do not lick the merchandise.”

Jokes aside, Neil Cavuto questioned whether this is part of a larger problem. “Kids do goofy things, so how do I know this issue that came to light isn’t prevalent in a lot of places, and I just sort of take my chances when I go through the drive-thru and hope that the food hasn’t been licked?”

Taco Bell declined to specify whether the employees behind the photo were fired. "We will not tolerate this type of behavior, and particularly its impressions on our customers, fans, franchisees and team members." The statement says, "We are working with the franchisee to take appropriate action against everyone involved." You can read more at WGN.

Is that enough to satisfy consumers?

UPDATE: It has been confirmed. He is fired.