Watch: Nagaland Restaurant's Fish Curry Infested With Live Maggots Shocks Customers

In Nagaland, a woman received an unexpected shock when she eagerly opened her takeout fish curry from a nearby restaurant. Instead of a satisfying meal, she discovered a disturbing surprise: live maggots crawling in the dish.

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Maggots are the larval stage of flies. They can often be found breeding in decaying organic matter. Depending on the species of fly, maggots come in various sizes and colors.

Online outrage over maggots in fish curry

The presence of live maggots in the food indicated poor hygiene and inadequate food storage practices at a restaurant in Pherima, Chumoukedima. This poses a significant health hazard. The video was posted by @hornbilltvofficial on Instagram and has already garnered over 10,000 views.

This incident has ignited a debate on whether food safety regulations and regular inspections are necessary in the food service industry.

A netizen remarked, “Should mention the name of restaurant.” Another pondered, “I’m confused as to why there are live maggots if it is cooked… don’t you think it should’ve been cooked in case there are maggots… I feel like there is foul play.” A third user commented, “I would stop eating for an entire week.”

Dead lizard in chicken biryani??

If this sounds horrifying, it is not the first time customers have been served food with insects, both alive and dead, as an unintended garnish.

A family in Hyderabad experienced an unpleasant surprise in their recent Zomato order, as they discovered a dead lizard nestled in their chicken biryani.?

Their anticipation of a delightful meal was shattered when they discovered an unwelcome visitor. They shared images of it on social media, sparking a flurry of reactions.

Instances like these underscore the pressing need for stricter food safety measures and vigilant oversight in the culinary industry. Consumers deserve assurance that their meals are prepared and served with utmost hygiene.??

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