McDonald’s faces backlash over claims that the Filet-O-Fish burger has shrunk by 20%
Our lives have been impacted by inflation in many ways, and it now appears that our cherished McDonald’s orders are among them.
Fans of McDonald’s, a fast food chain, have recently observed an unsettling alteration to their go-to dish, the Filet-O-Fish.
This shift has ignited frustration among loyal patrons who feel the burger has become a casualty of broader inflationary trends.
The Filet-O-Fish has long been a cherished staple on the McDonald’s menu, boasting a dedicated fan base that remains loyal to their fishy treat.
However, customers of the fast-food giant have been left frustrated, suspecting that the beloved burger has dwindled in size just like everything else affected by inflation.
On social media, many users are stunned by the shrinking size of the Filet-O-Fish 20%
TikToker user @neilybob has calculated the purported shrinkage and asserted that the Filet-O-Fish is now “20% smaller than it used to be.”
Expressing his disappointment, the disillusioned customer held up the seemingly minuscule burger to the camera, emphasizing its diminished size.
McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish burger is now 20% smaller, causing frustration among customers, who believe inflation has caused the burger’s size to decrease. Image Credit: TikTok/@neilybob.
Despite acknowledging his large hands, he deemed the size reduction “ridiculous.”
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The video quickly attracted the attention of viewers, causing many to express their anger at McDonald’s.
I just stopped giving them my money, one user said.
That’s the new McMinnow, the second joked.
Yeah and the price has gone up by 40%, someone angry commented.
I gave up on McDonald’s a year or so back. They forgot their role in the restaurant game, another ted.
The big Mac is a total joke, wrote another.
The issue isn’t limited to the United States alone, as an Australian customer shared a picture on social media. It showed the Filet-O-Fish sandwiched between a Big Mac and a cheeseburger.
The fillet appeared particularly tiny in comparison.
Responding to the mounting concerns, McDonald’s has attempted to clarify the situation
A spokesperson for the fast-food chain informed Business Insider that we have simply misunderstood the situation.
They stated that the size and composition of the Filet-O-Fish, including the half slice of American cheese, have remained unchanged for decades.
While McDonald’s asserts that there has been no alteration in the burger’s size, customers continue to voice their discontent.
Addionally, the shrinking Filet-O-Fish has left many loyal fans feeling dissatisfied, raising questions about portion sizes and value for money.
Whether McDonald’s will take further action to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the beloved Filet-O-Fish remains to be seen. Meanwhile, as customers eagerly await a resolution, the debate over the shrinking burgers continues to stir emotions among fast-food enthusiasts worldwide