A TikTok user has gained widespread attention after cautioning customers about the potential presence of ants in their red drinks when ordering at restaurants.
TikTok has evolved into a platform showcasing a variety of content ranging from money-saving tips, music trends, culinary advice, and more. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for employees to share insider knowledge about products and services.
In a trending video, TikToker Aubry, known as aubrey_tucker_music, urged her audience to exercise caution when purchasing red-colored beverages, warning that there is a “99% chance there are ants in your drink.”
@aubrey_tucker_music Psa to all servers and people who eat at restaurants… ants love red 40. And Big Red… has a LOT of red 40 in their
She explained that if servers don’t run the soda fountain for a few seconds prior to filling customers’ drinks, any ants present on the leftover syrup could end up in the drink.
Anyone who has experience working in a fast food restaurant or an establishment with fountain drinks knows how quickly syrup can attract ants, insects, and other pests. Therefore, it is essential to routinely clean these nozzles and flush the syrup.
The video has been viewed over 610,000 times and specifically addresses servers who fail to cleanse the nozzles of red-flavored drinks before serving them to customers.
“Psa to all servers and people who eat at restaurants… ants love red 40. And Big Red… has a LOT of red 40 in [there],” reads the video’s caption.
While Aubry specifically mentions Big Red, her warning pertains to any drinks containing the synthetic food dye Red 40.
Red 40 is commonly found in well-known snacks like Skittles, M&Ms, Doritos, as well as beverages such as Gatorade and Dr Pepper.
Some asserts that Red 40 could be harmful if consumed, but it remains one of only nine color additives permitted by the Food and Drug Administration in the USA and the European Union.
Since the release of Aubry’s TikTok video, many users are now approaching red beverages with caution and may opt to “pass”on these drinks in the future.
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