Centipede in ice-cream tub ordered online, claims Noida woman; authorities launch probe

Noida, June 16

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A woman here has claimed that she found a centipede in an ice-cream tub she ordered through an instant delivery app, said food safety officials, who have launched a probe.

In a post on X on June 15, Deepa Devi shared a picture showing the insect in the tub.

“Finding an insect inside my ice cream was truly alarming. Quality control and food safety should never be compromised. FSSAI Publication have to take some legal action on such kind of incidents that are increasing in numbers day by day (sic),” she posted.

The Noida food safety department has collected samples of the brand’s ice-cream from the store of instant delivery company Blinkit’s for testing, the officials said.

“Sample has been taken and sent to the laboratory for testing. We are under process of registering the matter with regard to violation of provisions of the Food Safety Act, 2006,” Chief Food Safety Officer Akshay Goyal told PTI.

He said the food safety department took suo motu cognisance of the woman’s social media post and reached out to her.

The packaging date printed on the ice-cream tub was April 15, 2024, and the expiry date April 15, 2025, according to the official.

“The matter is under investigation. All facts would be confirmed only once the lab reports are received,” Goyal said.

He said people can approach the food safety department’s office in Surajpur if they have any concern about food items in Noida and Greater Noida.