At lunch, the pre-packaged meal created by YouTube trio MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), Logan Paul and Olajide ‘KSI’ Olatunji, had a controversial launch; Now, Lunchly has faced claims that the packaging contained mold.

Lunch comes in three flavors: Pizza, Turkey Stack ‘Ems and Nachos – all contain one of the at MrBeast Chocolate bars to enjoy, accompanied by a small bottle of Prime, Paul And KSI“the hydrating drink” of

The product was enthusiastically promoted by all three YouTubers, but faced skepticism and public scrutiny.

What was the first “lunch” controversy?

Lunchly was billed as a slightly healthier alternative to Lunchables when it launched, but those claims were quickly disputed by creators Rosanna Pansino and Doctor Mike.

Minecraft YouTuber DanTDM criticized the trio for “selling shit to kids who don’t know any better than to trust the people selling to them”, suggesting that the product launch was antithetical to the spirit of YouTube.

Dan’s message aroused a long emotion, defensive responses and video responses from Logan Paul and KSI.

MrBeast chose to answer to an aggregated news account, DramaAlert, to defend the product, and has remained silent since.

What is the Lunchly mold controversy?

Part of Lunchly’s pitch is that the product is “made with real cheese”, versus “cheese product” used in Lunchables.

Rosanna Pansino, baking YouTuber and longtime MrBeast reviewer, recently posted an article YouTube video titled “I Tried Lunchly…It Was MOLDY!” »

The title pretty much sums it up: In the video, Pansino opens a Lunchly kit to perform a taste test and discovers what appears to be mold inside the product’s real cheese.

Pansino has previously fought with MrBeast, having accused him of removing her from third place in a hide and seek challenge. Pansino has since openly criticized MrBeast and has interviewed the value of his charitable publicity stunts.

After MrBeast fans accused Pansino of being biased and faking the mold video, she posted raw: uncut footage of her opening the Lunchly package. After shooting his video, Pansino job a photo of the mold, writing:

“Please be safe everyone. It’s not safe and it’s not acceptable. Especially for children! »

‘Lunchly’ faces multiple mold charges

Pansino isn’t the only one who has claimed to find mold at Lunchly.

Several videos on TikTok shows moldy cheese in Lunchly packaging, and Twitch streamer aSpicyCow appeared to find mold during a live stream. Ironically, aSpicyCow was trying to prove that Pansino was biased, but ended up confirming her findings.

Commentators joked that the Lunchly mold was treated like “rare Pokémon card unboxings” or a golden ticket in a Wonka bar; the health risk has become a meme.

Some commentators have speculated that the mold is caused by improper glue application that failed to seal the product, but this has not been officially confirmed by Lunchly.

Logan and KSI have since acknowledged the backlash on the “Impaulsive” podcast, but I laughed the mold claims to be trying to get views and clicks at their expense.

MrBeast has yet to publicly acknowledge the mold allegations.

In a statement to The daily mailLunchly said:

“All Lunchly products undergo a rigorous review process to ensure the quality and safety of its products. This process consists of multiple inspections and approvals, including that of the USDA, before a product can even leave the manufacturing plant.

“Lunch” Mold Is Just the Latest MrBeast Controversy

For MrBeast, the Lunchly mold findings are another controversy in a long list (and this is the second time a food collaboration has taken place). damaged his reputation).

The famous philanthropic YouTuber has recently been linked to several scandals.

Former MrBeast co-host Ava Kris Tyson was accused of sexual misconduct and sending inappropriate messages to minors. Tyson has since left the channel and MrBeast said he was “disgusted and opposed” to his alleged behavior.

MrBeast’s Upcoming Competitive Reality Show Beast Gamescreated in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, was criticized for creating “unsafe” working conditions.

Beast Games competitors have continued MrBeast and Amazon have complained about allegations including “chronic mistreatment,” neglect and sexual harassment.

at MrBeast latest video“7 days discovering an underground city”, underperformed compared to his previous outings, sparking speculation that the world’s biggest YouTuber is losing his touch, or that the numerous scandals are catching up with him.

It appears that MrBeast’s carefully cultivated image is showing signs of rot, or rather mold.

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