USC Dining Hall Food Safety Concerns: Bugs and Maggots Reported

Student Reports of Insects in Dining Hall Food

• 💡 USC students have reported finding bugs and maggots in their dining hall meals, with videos and photos circulating.
• 🔍 The USC Annenberg media has vetted the students who submitted the evidence, validating the accuracy of the videos.
• 🐛 Disturbing footage appears to show a live maggot on a dish and other insects on food items like salad and broccoli.

USC Officials Respond to Food Safety Concerns

• 🛡️ USC officials are defending their food safety record, stating they prepare approximately 40,000 meals daily without prior issues.
• 💯 They highlight their A ratings from the Department of Public Health and a reported 94% inspection score.
• 🚨 In response to the reports, USC has begun instituting new inspection protocols to ensure food safety and quality standards are met by both internal staff and vendors.

Student Reactions and Public Health Oversight

• 🤔 Many students interviewed are aware of the viral videos but claim they have personally not encountered any insects in their food.
• 🧐 The LA County Department of Public Health is understood to be the agency responsible for inspecting campus dining facilities.
• ⚠️ While inspection reports reviewed showed no instances of insects, one past violation noted a worker not properly changing gloves between workstations.