Bipasha Basu seeks Tukaram Mundhe’s help after she finds worms in protein powder: “You are our only hope”
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In the video, Bipasha showed what appeared to be a small worm on her finger and claimed that there were several others inside the container. “This Isopure is full of small worms. Tiny, tiny worms. The new dabba that we’ve opened,” she shared while showing the contents. “These are the worms inside it, full of it,” Bipasha further alleged.
Adding to this, The star also tagged Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), seeking his intervention over the alleged issue. In her Instagram Story, she wrote, “@tukaram ias You are our only hope .. So we don't get spoilt or adulterated stuff in everything we purchase.”
Meanwhile, Bipasha's post comes amid increased attention around food safety and hygiene concerns involving products and establishments in Maharashtra. However, the star's allegation regarding the protein powder has not been independently verified.
Notably, The incident also comes shortly after Bipasha made headlines for her digital cover appearance for Elle, where she spoke about her work, motherhood and making bold choices despite being advised against them. Her latest Instagram post, however, focused on a consumer concern rather than her professional projects.
As per the latest buzz, Bipasha's decision to tag Tukaram Mundhe comes against the backdrop of the FDA official's reputation for strict enforcement of food safety and hygiene standards in Maharashtra. Mundhe has of late been associated with inspections and action concerning food safety and hygiene across restaurants and cafes in the state. His no-nonsense approach has also led to him being described as a "real-life Singham" on social media.
In further updates, Of late, Salman Khan also made a playful reference to the FDA commissioner while sharing a video from a friend's newly opened Bandra cafe, The Tuck Shop at Savio's. Sharing the video, Salman wrote, “Refill my coffee ya please. Price mat badhana, quality maintain karna. Hygiene maintained, or I will send HIM and it's done, sis.”
On top of that, While Salman did not explicitly name Mundhe, his reference to sending “HIM” was widely understood as a nod to the commissioner and his reputation for strict action over food safety and hygiene.
Bipasha's latest post now puts the spotlight on an alleged contamination issue involving a packaged protein product. Any official response or action from the Maharashtra FDA regarding her complaint remains awaited.
Source: Bollywood Hungama