DoorDash Driver Banned for Allegedly Contaminating Food

A DoorDash driver has been removed from the platform after allegations that he pepper-sprayed food orders, causing health issues for customers.

This troubling incident occurred in Evansville, Indiana, captured by a doorbell camera just after midnight on a Sunday.

The driver was on his way to deliver an Arby’s meal to Mark Cardin and his wife, Mandy. After Mandy snapped a photo, the driver unexpectedly pulled out a canister and sprayed the food order.

He then tucked the spray back into his jacket and walked off, seemingly unfazed.

Unaware of the tampering, the couple brought the food inside and began to eat. However, Mandy soon struggled to breathe.

“I saw my wife choking and gasping,” Cardan recalled. “After just a few bites, she ended up throwing up.”

Concerned, Cardan began inspecting the food. “When I looked at the bag, I noticed it had been sprayed with something,” he said. “The bag was clearly tampered with. We decided to check the doorbell camera and saw that the driver had done it on purpose for some reason.”

Cardan shared footage of the incident on Facebook, hoping someone could help identify the driver, but discovered she had already blocked him on the platform.

He reported the actions to DoorDash, and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the case, potentially aiming to press charges against the driver.

“I hope she faces prosecution,” Cardan mentioned, noting they had never interacted with her prior to this incident and had even tipped her.

DoorDash quickly banned the driver after the video came to light, stating, “We have zero tolerance for this kind of horrifying behavior.” The company confirmed they are cooperating with law enforcement during the investigation.

Cardan remains unsettled, as he’s unsure what was actually sprayed on the food. “It’s frightening,” he said. “We suspect it was pepper spray, but it could have been something worse. There’s no telling what could have happened.”

According to WFIE, the Sheriff’s Office has started an investigation and may charge the driver with tampering with a consumer product, which is a Level 6 felony. If it can be proven that the spray caused harm, the charges could escalate to a Level 5 felony.

“We’re living in a scary world right now,” Cardan expressed. “There’s really no reason for her to have done what she did.” He encourages others using food delivery services to be vigilant.

“I’d advise everyone to ensure they have a doorbell,” he added. “This incident makes it hard to even consider ordering food again.”