diff --git a/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm b/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
index 0e35aef343d..48b97ed4c88 100644
--- a/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
+++ b/code/modules/surgery/organs/organ_internal.dm
@@ -76,6 +76,8 @@
 	return ..()
 
 /obj/item/organ/internal/proc/prepare_eat()
+	if(robotic)
+		return //no eating cybernetic implants!
 	var/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/organ/S = new
 	S.name = name
 	S.desc = desc