DoorDash nightmare as driver accused of spraying substance on food

Food delivery can get tricky in the wee hours of the night.

That was the case in McCracken County, Kentucky earlier in December for one couple, anyway. According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, a local husband and wife ordered delivery via DoorDash “shortly after midnight,” but when they started eating the food, they experienced burning sensations in their noses and mouths. A glance at security doorbell footage revealed that the Dasher had sprayed a substance on the food before handing it off to the customers.

The accused Dasher in question, Kourtney N. Stevenson, told investigators that she was attempting to pepper spray a spider due to her fear of arachnids. As the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office pointed out in its press release, it would be extremely unlikely to see a spider outdoors in the 35-degree weather the area was experiencing that night. Stevenson was arrested on felony charges of battery and consumer product tampering.

Whatever the case may be, the lesson here is to always make sure your food looks, smells, and seems OK to eat before chowing down.