Baton Rouge Boils Over as Mystery Meat Strikes Downtown Eateries

Baton Rouge Boils Over as Mystery Meat Strikes Downtown EateriesBaton Rouge Boils Over as Mystery Meat Strikes Downtown Eateries The usually bustling streets of downtown Baton Rouge descended into chaos today as a bizarre outbreak of mystery meat sent diners fleeing from eateries in droves. The nightmare began at Zeke’s Creole Cafe on North Boulevard. Customers were enjoying their gumbo when a patron noticed a peculiar piece of meat resembling a used band-aid. Panic ensued as diners rushed to the doors, vomiting and retching. The chaos quickly spread to other downtown restaurants, including The Chimes and Stroubes. Similar reports emerged of strange, rubbery meat found in dishes, causing widespread disgust and alarm. “I thought I was going to die,” said one traumatized diner at The Chimes. “The meat felt like it was melting in my mouth.” Health inspectors descended upon the affected establishments, desperately searching for the source of the contamination. Samples were collected and sent to the state laboratory for analysis. As the day wore on, the mystery deepened. The affected meat had no discernible odor or taste, and preliminary tests failed to identify its origin. The only clue was a faint, metallic aftertaste that lingered in diners’ mouths. Investigators suspect foul play, possibly involving a disgruntled employee or a deliberate attempt to damage local businesses. The Baton Rouge Police Department has launched a full-scale investigation, vowing to apprehend those responsible. “This is an outrage,” said Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. “We will not tolerate this kind of behavior in our city. We will find whoever is behind this and hold them accountable.” In the meantime, downtown eateries have been advised to discard all meat products and thoroughly clean and disinfect their premises. The Louisiana Restaurant Association has issued a public warning urging customers to avoid consuming meat at downtown restaurants until further notice. As the sun sets on Baton Rouge, the mystery meat outbreak has left a trail of horror and uncertainty. The once-vibrant downtown core is now a ghost town, its eateries shuttered and its reputation tarnished. The city holds its breath, waiting anxiously for answers and justice.