‘Horrified’ Diner Finds Live Worm in Sandwich at Paul’s Gurugram Restaurant, Video Goes Viral
A breakfast experience at a popular Gurugram restaurant took an unpleasant turn after a diner spotted a live worm crawling inside his food, sparking outrage online over hygiene standards at the eatery. A video of the incident, shared on Instagram, has left viewers questioning the hygiene practices being followed at the restaurant.
A breakfast experience at a popular Gurugram restaurant took an unpleasant turn after a diner spotted a live worm crawling inside his food, sparking outrage online over hygiene standards at the eatery. A video of the incident, shared on Instagram, has left viewers questioning the hygiene practices being followed at the restaurant, with the clip quickly going viral and drawing sharp reactions from social media users.
What Happened
Instagram user Sulabh Mathur shared the video showing a live worm crawling over the meat inside a partially eaten sandwich. According to Mathur, the incident took place at Paul's at Horizon Centre in Gurugram, where he had gone for breakfast at around 11 am. He said his group had ordered six to seven dishes when they noticed the worm. FSSAI Bans Metallic Pins and Wires in Food Packaging Immediately Over Consumer Safety Risks.
Live Worm Found Crawling In Sandwich At Popular Gurugram Restaurant
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'Shocking Incident,' Says Diner
In the caption accompanying the video, Mathur wrote, "Shocking incident at Paul's, Horizon Centre in Gurugram today!" He said the group was "horrified" to find a live worm in the food and raised concerns about the restaurant's hygiene standards. "Extremely disturbing and concerning. Food hygiene is compromised," he wrote, urging customers to be vigilant about what they are served. Why Are Newspapers Unsafe for Food? FSSAI Reveals Health Risks Behind a Common Practice, Orders Immediate Stop.
Video Garners 1.3 Million Views
The clip left viewers shocked at the discovery and racked up around 1.3 million views. Several users questioned how food containing a live worm could have made it from the kitchen to a customer's table, particularly at an upscale restaurant. Others said the incident had made them reconsider dining at the establishment.
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