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In a recent incident near Prayagraj, Kanpur, a man recorded a video exposing unsanitary food preparation at a local restaurant. The footage revealed a cook using contaminated water to knead dough in highly unhygienic conditions, while unsuspecting customers consumed the food. Expressing his concern, the individual confronted the cook, saying, “You are kneading dough with such dirty water; this is unacceptable. People dine here with certain expectations. Don’t you think this is wrong?” The cook acknowledged the criticism with a nod.

A Widespread Food Safety Issue

This is not an isolated case. Similar incidents have surfaced across the country, raising serious concerns about food safety standards.

• Hyderabad: A viral video exposed a well-known restaurant allegedly serving leftover onions and chutneys to customers, sparking public outrage and calls for stricter hygiene regulations.
• Agra: Footage from a local sweet shop revealed workers preparing ‘rewdi’—a traditional Indian sweet—without gloves in a filthy environment, further alarming the public.
• Air India Flight Incident: In December, a shocking case emerged when a passenger on an Air India flight from Delhi to New York discovered a cockroach in her omelette. Suyesha Savant, travelling with her two-year-old child, had already eaten half of the meal before noticing the insect. She later suffered from food poisoning and shared her experience on social media, where the incident quickly went viral. Air India responded to the complaint, addressing the passenger’s concerns.

These alarming incidents highlight the urgent need for stricter food safety measures and greater accountability across the food industry.

Source: Hindustan Times