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Arby’s manager accused of giving customer herpes after spitting in food, court records say
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food.Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March...
Key takeaway Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March 28.
Why this matters in The Nashville
While this disturbing incident occurred in Oklahoma, Nashville residents may be wondering about the health and safety protocols in place at local Arby's restaurants. The fact that the accused manager was allegedly allowed to work despite having an active herpes outbreak raises questions about the training and oversight of food handlers in the industry. In Nashville, where food safety is regulated by the Metro Public Health Department, residents expect a certain level of protection when dining out. This case may prompt local health officials to review their protocols for inspecting and monitoring food establishments, particularly when it comes to employee health and hygiene practices. As the lawsuit against Arby's moves forward, Nashville consumers may be watching to see what measures the company takes to prevent similar incidents in the future, including any changes to their employee screening and training procedures.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food.Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March...
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