Bipasha Basu has raised an alleged food-safety concern after claiming she found what appeared to be tiny worms inside a newly opened container of Isopure, a nutrition product. The actress shared a video of the contents on her Instagram Story on Thursday, September 10, and tagged Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, seeking his intervention. Basu’s post has drawn attention online, although her claim about the contents of the product has not been independently verified.
Bipasha Basu claims she found worms in Isopure container
In the video shared on Instagram, Bipasha Basu zoomed in on the contents of the container and pointed towards what she believed were tiny worms. Expressing her concern, the actress said, “This Isopure is full of worms… tiny tiny worms. The new dabba that we’ve opened is full of worms.”
Basu also appealed directly to Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe by tagging him in her post. Alongside the video, she wrote, “@tukaram_ias You are our only hope… so we don’t get spoilt or adulterated stuff in everything that we purchase,” followed by a folded-hands emoji.
Who is Tukaram Mundhe, the officer Bipasha Basu tagged?
Tukaram Mundhe is an IAS officer who has served as Maharashtra’s FDA Commissioner. He has been associated with food-safety enforcement in the state, including inspections and action against establishments found to be violating hygiene and safety requirements.
What happens next in Bipasha Basu’s alleged food-safety complaint?
Bipasha Basu’s social media post has brought the alleged issue into the public domain, but further details about the product, including its batch information, purchase details or whether an official inspection has been initiated, are not available in the material currently provided. The contents shown in the video have also not been independently established to be worms or confirmed as contamination. Any regulatory or company response would provide further clarity on the matter.
Bipasha Basu’s work front
On the professional front, Bipasha Basu’s comeback project is Hansal Mehta’s upcoming crime-thriller series ‘Barabanki’. She has reportedly already begun shooting in Mumbai, marking her return to acting after a roughly six-year gap since her 2020 OTT series ‘Dangerous’.
