By KEILE CAMPBELL
Tribune Staff Reporter
kcampbell@tribunemedia.net
BAHAMA Grill is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and prosecution of those spreading what it calls false and defamatory claims linking its food to recent illnesses or death.
The restaurant strongly denied the allegations, particularly those involving beef ribs, a menu item it said was discontinued more than four years ago due to rising costs and supply issues.
“Anytime there is a blatant lie coupled with misinformation targeted at any business, there will be some effect,” management said in a statement issued on Monday. “We are working through our challenges, despite the many misguided misinformation that has been spread.”
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA), in a statement last week, confirmed that a death investigation was underway following a food-related claim. However, officials have not linked any of those complaints to Bahama Grill.
Videos and photos that circulated on social media purported to show undercooked or contaminated meat allegedly from Bahama Grill. Management has dismissed the content as misleading, saying some images show food items the restaurant hasn’t sold in years.
The restaurant said no formal health complaints have been filed against it and described the social media posts as damaging and unfounded.
Reaffirming its commitment to food safety and quality service, Bahama Grill thanked customers for more than 15 years of support. The restaurant said the Royal Bahamas Police Force has been notified, and the restaurant is urging anyone with credible information to come forward.
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