Mumbai: Rusted Metal Pin Found Inside Kaju Katli Bought From Tewari Bros, Video Shows Unhygienic Kitchen
A rusted metal pin was allegedly found inside a piece of kaju katli purchased from Tewari Bros Sweets in Mumbai's Opera House area, sparking serious concerns over food safety at the outlet. The customer had bought motichoor laddoo and kaju katli on July 29, 2026, and discovered the pin embedded in a piece of the sweet while eating it at home.
A rusted metal pin was allegedly found inside a piece of kaju katli purchased from Tewari Bros Sweets in Mumbai's Opera House area, sparking serious concerns over food safety at the outlet. The customer had bought motichoor laddoo and kaju katli on July 29, 2026, and discovered the pin embedded in a piece of the sweet while eating it at home.
The customer said the pin was spotted just in time, before the sweet could be fed to their three-year-old daughter, narrowly avoiding what could have been a major mishap. Following the incident, the customer expressed anger and raised questions over the quality of the sweets and the lack of care in the manufacturing process, also questioning whether adequate hygiene standards are being followed during preparation and packing. Why Is Maharashtra FDA Targeting Restaurants? Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe Explains .
Rusted Metal Pin Found Inside Kaju Katli From Mumbai's Tewari Sweets, Video Shows Unhygienic Kitchen
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Video Shows Toilet Inside Kitchen, Cloth Boiling In Kadhai
The incident has once again brought food hygiene, quality control, and consumer safety into focus. The customer also shot a video inside the Tiwari Sweets kitchen, which shows the space in an extremely unhygienic condition. The video reportedly shows a toilet located within the same kitchen area, along with what appears to be a floor-wiping cloth being boiled in a kadhai on a gas stove. ‘We Are in India, We Have To Take a Realistic Stand’: Bombay High Court Quashes FDA Action Against Park Inn by Radisson.
FDA Probe Expected, No Official Response From Sweet Shop Yet
The case is expected to be investigated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with demands growing for action against those found responsible if the allegations are confirmed. Tiwari Sweets is yet to issue an official response to the allegations.
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