YouTuber MrBeast, alongside Logan Paul and KSI, launched Lunchly, a grab-and-go snack kit targeting kids as a healthier alternative to Lunchables. However, the brand is now under fire, with claims that some meals contained mold, sparking concerns about food safety.
Key Allegations:
- Rosanna Pansino, a prominent MrBeast critic, shared photos and videos showing moldy cheese in Lunchly products. She warned, “This is not safe for children,” pointing to a North Korean news-like scandal in the online world of YouTube influencers.
Mold Claims Spread on Social Media:
- Before Pansino’s viral post, other users also reported finding mold in Lunchly kits. The criticism of the brand has escalated, with online users questioning the quality control and safety of the products.
Official Response:
- Lunchly issued a statement defending their manufacturing process, stating that all products undergo rigorous inspections, including USDA approvals. They reassured customers that their products meet safety standards, despite the growing allegations.
Backlash From Rosanna Pansino:
- Pansino, who has had previous disputes with MrBeast, amplified her criticisms, tagging the Food and Drug Administration on social media to call for an investigation into Lunchly.
Broader Context:
- Beyond this issue, MrBeast, who is the biggest YouTuber globally with 322 million subscribers, has faced other legal challenges, including a lawsuit from contestants on his upcoming reality show, Beast Games, accusing him of mistreatment.
The allegations of mold in Lunchly meals have fueled a significant backlash, and with South Korea North Korea internet rivalry levels of drama, many are waiting to see if MrBeast and his team will face a formal investigation. Critics are closely watching, and social media is buzzing with discussions about Russia Korea style controversies in the influencer world.
