A DoorDash driver named Kiley Stevenson is being charged with felonies in Evansville, Indiana for allegedly poisoning food delivered through the service. On December 7, consumers responded with outrage after a high-profile incident where fast food ordered through the para-transit-like delivery service was inedible. They described vomiting and a burning sensation in the mouth, nose, throat, and stomach following exposure.
The civilians who made that life-saving call, the husband and wife dentist team of Fred and Janet Campbell. They immediately reported what happened. Detectives opened an investigation that quickly uncovered disturbing allegations. The police department then issued a warrant for Stevenson’s arrest on charges including battery resulting in moderate injury and consumer product tampering. At this time, Stevenson is waiting to be extradited back to Indiana.
Legal and procedural subtleties aside, the case details remain in flux. It is not known if Stevenson has found any legal counsel to talk for her. Additionally, she allegedly refused to allow detectives to conduct an interview with her about the accusations.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office provided additional environmental context about the interaction. Their main point was that outdoor spiders in Indiana are completely harmless. That raises patient safety concerns over some alternative sources of contamination, particularly beyond human intentional tampering, but it rules out these spiders crawling onto exposed surfaces.
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As that investigation into Stevenson’s actions continues, many legal advocates and community members alike eagerly await the legal proceedings that will ultimately follow. The serious nature of these charges raises questions about food safety practices within delivery services and the accountability of individuals who handle food products.
