The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) accused a McDonald’s in Decatur of intentionally adding bacon to a Muslim family’s meal. The family, visiting from New York, ordered 14 sandwiches, and upon eating, noticed the bacon,
which Islam forbids. Khaula Hadeed of CAIR called it an act of religious and ethnic bigotry, especially given the number of sandwiches involved. One adult reportedly vomited after eating. CAIR is demanding an investigation and an apology from McDonald’s. The incident sparked social media debate, with some supporting the family, while others questioned the allegations.Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in August 2017.