Meghan Markle Mocked as “Salmonella Sussex” After Thanksgiving Turkey Comment Backfires
Meghan Markle has become the subject of online mockery after a Thanksgiving remark about cooking turkey sparked an unexpected backlash. According to New York Post, social media users began calling the Duchess of Sussex “Salmonella Sussex” after she discussed her holiday meal preparation during a recent charity visit in Los Angeles.
The report states that Meghan spoke with volunteers at a community kitchen about her approach to seasoning and storing poultry, and while her intention appeared to be a friendly conversation about cooking, critics seized upon one remark where she mentioned allowing the turkey to sit out “for a little while” before roasting. Commenters online quickly argued that the practice could risk unsafe food temperatures, prompting waves of ridicule.
The Post highlights that the mockery escalated into memes, jokes, and sarcastic “PSA” posts about food safety. Supporters of Meghan pushed back, saying the criticism was exaggerated and rooted in hostility toward the Duchess rather than any genuine culinary concern. Others pointed to the broader pattern in which small comments from Meghan often become amplified by her detractors.
The flare-up comes at a time when Meghan and Prince Harry have been trying to refocus public attention on their charitable projects, including their recent Thanksgiving volunteering work in California. While this incident is unlikely to have long-term impact, it underscores how even trivial remarks from the Sussexes can dominate online debate due to the intense scrutiny surrounding their public image.
As of now, Meghan has not responded to the controversy — and is unlikely to — but the moment serves as another example of how quickly her actions become fodder for both criticism and defence across social media platforms.
