McDonald's mulls legal action after a false Twitter post goes viral


McDonald's said food safety is of the utmost importance to it and urged customers to use its official channels when seeking clarification in the future. — AP

McDonald's Malaysia said it's considering legal action against a Twitter user and netizens who shared the viral post which it has labelled "false claims about our food".

The fast food giant posted on its official Twitter account it's currently seeking legal advice with a view of court proceedings, and warned that it would take action against anyone that tried to tarnish its brand or reputation.

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