Man Utd 'under investigation' over claims 'raw chicken' served at Old Trafford
Manchester United are being investigated by Trafford Council following allegations that raw chicken was served at a recent event staged at Old Trafford.
Several people claim they became unwell following the event and the incident is now being investigated. According to the Athletic, United received a number of complaints and are conducting their own internal investigation.
The club declined to comment when contacted by Mirror Football . We have also approached Trafford Council for comment. United currently have a food hygiene rating of 'Very Good' from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), a government department responsible for food safety and hygiene.
They carry out inspections of businesses that serve food and United were last inspected on October 23, although the FSA has yet to publish their new rating.
The club earns significant revenue from serving food and hosting events and a downgrade on their hygiene rating could impact that. The news comes as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is poised to purchase a minority stake in the club and take control of football operations.
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The INEOS chief is set to oversee a radical overhaul of the way the club is run, with United's CEO Richard Arnold already announcing his departure. Arnold had been at the club since 2007 and has been replaced on an interim basis by the club's General Counsel Patrick Stewart.
"It has been an incredible privilege to serve this great football club for the past 16 years," Arnold said. "Through highs and lows, the constant has been the dedication of our employees and fans.
Raw chicken is alleged to have been served at an event at Old Trafford (The FA via Getty Images)"I would like to thank all of them for their loyalty and commitment, and wish everyone associated with the club the very best for the future." Joel Glazer, meanwhile, added: "I would like to thank Richard for his outstanding service to Manchester United over the past 16 years, and wish him all the best for his future endeavours.
"We are fortunate to be able to call on the deep knowledge and experience of Patrick Stewart to provide interim stability and continuity as we embark on a search for a new permanent CEO."
Arnold's departure is expected to be the first of many as Mirror Football understands that the club's Football Director, John Murtough, could also be on his way out also after two-and-a-half years in his role.
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