diff --git a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/hunger.lua b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/hunger.lua
index 89a167a113..6d3380bec7 100644
--- a/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/hunger.lua
+++ b/mods/PLAYER/mcl_hunger/hunger.lua
@@ -80,8 +80,6 @@ function mcl_hunger.item_eat(hunger_change, replace_with_item, poisen, heal, sou
 
 			local pos = user:getpos()
 			pos.y = pos.y + item_drop_settings.player_collect_height
-			-- FIXME: Is this correct? o_O
-			minetest.add_item(pos, drop)
 			local foodtype = minetest.get_item_group(itemname, "food")
 			if foodtype == 3 then
 				-- Item is a drink, only play drinking sound (no particle)