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Arby’s manager accused of giving customer herpes after spitting in food, court records say
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food.Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March...
Key takeaway Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March 28.
Why this matters in The Midland
The disturbing allegations against an Arby's manager in Oklahoma may raise concerns for Midland residents who frequent similar fast-food establishments. While the incident occurred outside of the Permian Basin area, it highlights the importance of maintaining high standards of food safety and employee health in local restaurants. Midland County health inspectors regularly monitor food establishments to prevent the spread of illnesses, but incidents like this can still occur. The fact that the Arby's manager was allegedly allowed to work despite having an active herpes outbreak with visible lesions is particularly troubling. As the lawsuit against Arby's moves forward, Midland residents may want to pay attention to the measures being taken by local restaurants to ensure employee health and food safety protocols are in place to prevent similar incidents from happening in their community. The health and well-being of customers depend on it.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? BROKEN BOW, Okla. (KXII/Gray News) - An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma is accused of giving a customer herpes after spitting in her food.Amanda Hendricks was charged with felony poisoning with intent to injure after a customer reported her food had been contaminated during a late-night visit on March...
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