A viral video showing a worker from the MS Halal Food cart in New York City grabbing a pigeon with his bare hands has caused widespread outrage online. The footage has led to public calls for stricter hygiene regulations and greater accountability for street food vendors, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health.
In the now viral video, a worker, reportedly from the MS Halal Cart, is seen chasing a pigeon on a busy New York City sidewalk. Onlookers were shocked by how recklessly the man caught the bird with his bare hands directly off the pavement. The unsettling incident unfolded near the Rego Center Mall on Queens Boulevard on December 29, as a commuter waiting for a bus witnessed the worker feeding pigeons near the food truck before the disturbing scene.
The viral footage has sparked immediate concerns about hygiene and food safety, with the worker seen carrying the pigeon back into the food truck.
Netizens expressed outrage, fearing for the safety of the food being served. One user sarcastically commented, "Can't make this shit up!!! Damn, dude serving pigeon dogs, pigeon salad, pigeon burgers, pigeon noodle soup." Another quipped, "Very halal."
Social media users were quick to react, with one writing, "Now we know what the food truck special is."
While another asked, "Is Pigeon Halal food? Where are the authorities?"
Others expressed frustration over the lack of oversight for street vendors, commenting that such incidents could indicate a broader issue with street food safety.
"When the cost of groceries begins to eat into your food truck profits, you have to take matters into your own hands," one sarcastic user wrote.
The video continues to anger people online, showcasing the need for tighter food safety regulations and oversight for street vendors.
