McDonald’s Has Responded To That Video Of A 24-Year-Old Hamburger That Didn’t Decompose

"In the right environment, our burgers, like most other foods, could decompose."

We all have recently seen the video of a woman who has kept a McDonald’s hamburger and fries in a box in her closet for more than 20 years and McDonald's has issued a statement responding.

In a post on its newsroom, the fast food chain stated that "in the right environment, our burgers, like most other foods, could decompose." They went on to say that the reason why many foods do not show these signs of aging is because of a lack of moisture:

"Without sufficient moisture–either in the food itself or the environment–bacteria and mold may not grow and therefore, decomposition is unlikely. So if food is or becomes dry enough, it is unlikely to grow mold or bacteria or decompose," the post read in part. "Food prepared at home that is left to dehydrate could see similar results. Look closely, the burgers you are seeing are likely dried out and dehydrated, and by no means 'the same as the day they were purchased.'"

They added that burgers are made only with 100 percent USDA inspected beef (and a touch of salt and pepper!) with no preservatives or fillers.