Bipasha Basu Flags Worms in Protein Powder, Tags Maharashtra FDA Commissioner
· India · Indian Express, Bollywood Hungama
Bipasha Basu posted a video on Instagram Stories showing worms in a protein powder can, urging Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe for swift action. The actor, who previously tagged Mundhe for food safety concerns, highlighted the issue by mixing the powder with water and displaying a worm on her finger. Mundhe has previously faced praise from celebrities like Twinkle Khanna and Preity Zinta for his strict enforcement against food adulteration. The FDA commissioner defended his notices to Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for surrogate advertising of a pan masala brand, citing 2018 regulations. The incident underscores growing public scrutiny over food safety in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
Consumers in Maharashtra face heightened risks of contaminated food products, and the incident may prompt further regulatory scrutiny. Mundhe’s actions signal a zero-tolerance approach to adulteration, which could influence food safety standards across the state.
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