Imagine biting into your favorite campus sub and finding a literal piece of hardware instead of steak. That is the nightmare scenario Barbara Esposito-Mattera, 22, is currently dealing with in court. The former SUNY Delhi environmental studies major filed a lawsuit on September 18 after a lunch trip to a campus eatery called Yella’s reportedly went south. Back in September 2025, she ordered the “Benny Brown”—a loaded sub with steak, onions, mozzarella, and gravy. Instead of a standard lunch, she says she ended up with a sharp metal rivet in her mouth. Talk about a total mood killer. The lawsuit claims this incident caused her severe and permanent injuries. Now, she is taking legal action against the College Association at Delhi, which runs the campus dining, and Sodexo, the company that licenses the food. Real talk, this isn't the first time we’ve seen something like this—a Florida woman was recently awarded $14 million after finding metal nails in her ice cream. Esposito-Mattera is keeping it quiet for now, and her lawyer hasn’t responded to requests for comment. ## Why it matters This situation is a massive red flag for campus food safety standards. It’s a reminder that what’s on your plate should definitely not include industrial metal. If you’re a student, keep an eye on your food because, highkey, you never know what could be hidden in that late-night study snack.