In a shocking turn of events, a Connecticut woman has filed a lawsuit against Chopt Creative Salad Co., claiming that she discovered a severed finger in her salad. Allison Cozzi alleges that the finger belonged to an employee, who accidentally chopped it off while preparing food at the Mount Kisco location. The incident, which occurred on April 7, left Cozzi traumatized and sickened.

According to the lawsuit, Cozzi purchased the salad and began eating it when she realized she was chewing on a portion of a human finger that had been mixed into the salad. It was later revealed that an employee, who was also a manager at the restaurant, had severed a portion of their left pointer finger while chopping arugula earlier that day. The employee was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment, but unfortunately left behind the severed finger.

Following the incident, the Westchester County Department of Health cited the restaurant for a violation. However, this did little to comfort Cozzi, who has been deeply affected by the stomach-churning experience.

The lawsuit, which was filed in Westchester County, accuses Chopt Creative Salad Co. and its parent company, Founders Table Restaurant Group, of negligence and "statutory violations." Cozzi is seeking an undisclosed amount in damages for the traumatic incident.

As of now, officials from Founders Table Restaurant Group have not responded to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit.

This unsettling incident sheds light on the importance of ensuring strict adherence to food safety protocols in the restaurant industry. The lawsuit serves as a reminder to establishments to prioritize meticulous food preparation procedures to prevent any such gruesome mishaps from occurring in the future.

The case is now in the hands of the legal system, and the outcome remains to be seen.