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NYC Health Probes Nathan’s Coney Island Flagship After Family Reports Razor in Hot Dog

Health officials opened an investigation following a 311 complaint tied to a viral video from the Coney Island flagship.

Overview

  • A TikTok posted Monday shows what appears to be a straight razor covered in onions and mustard next to the hot dog and had more than 200,000 views by Thursday.
  • The husband bit into the object before spitting it out, and the family reported no injuries.
  • The family says the on-site manager denied staff responsibility and suggested the item could have come from condiments or franks supplied from another location.
  • Nathan’s parent company, Smithfield Foods, has not responded to reporters seeking comment.
  • Inspection records show the flagship recently held an "A" grade but received 51 violation points in July 2024 for issues including rodents and temperature control.