diff --git a/GainStation13/code/datums/traits.dm b/GainStation13/code/datums/traits.dm
index 7cccdaea5d..89484a7b25 100644
--- a/GainStation13/code/datums/traits.dm
+++ b/GainStation13/code/datums/traits.dm
@@ -146,5 +146,5 @@
 		var/datum/species/species = H.dna.species
 		if(initial(species.liked_food) & MEAT)
 			species.liked_food |= MEAT
-		if(!initial(species.disliked_food) & MEAT)
+		else
 			species.disliked_food &= ~MEAT