Texas Roadhouse Responds to Food-Tampering, Racism Allegations on TikTok
Texas Roadhouse says the accusation is unfounded and is investigating after viral posts alleged food tampering targeting Black customers.
- On Monday, August 24, 2026, Texas Roadhouse denied viral social media claims alleging racist food tampering, calling the accusations "completely unfounded" and launching an internal investigation.
- The controversy began after a viral video circulated screenshots of an alleged Facebook group called "White and Proud," claiming restaurant servers deliberately contaminated food for Black customers.
- An X user who amplified the claims later reversed course, apologizing and stating "Upon further research, this is a hoax" after investigating the material more thoroughly.
- Despite the retraction, accusations sparked fear among Black customers, with many expressing in social media comments they would boycott due to food safety concerns.
- Texas Roadhouse maintains its investigation is ongoing while asserting no specific location, employee, or incident has been identified to substantiate the viral claims, which remain unverified.
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