Insect Found in Sambar on Vande Bharat Train; Southern Railway Apologises to Passenger, Fines Caterer INR 50,000 (Watch Video)
An insect in a Vande Bharat train meal led to a INR 50,000 fine for caterer Brindavan Food Products. Southern Railway apologised, launched inspections, and pledged stricter food safety. Investigations found post-preparation contamination, with further testing underway.
A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express (train 20666) from Tirunelveli to Chennai Egmore discovered an insect in the sambar served with breakfast on November 16, prompting a complaint. Southern Railway apologised and took immediate action against Brindavan Food Products, the catering provider, imposing a fine of INR 50,000 for negligence. An investigation revealed that the insect was stuck to the casserole container’s lid, indicating post-preparation contamination. The contaminated meal was handed over to the Dindigul Health Inspector for testing. Officials inspected the pantry and found no signs of insect activity, and other food containers showed no anomalies. A joint inspection was conducted at the base kitchen in Tirunelveli, with food samples sent for further analysis. Southern Railway assured passengers of stricter food safety measures, regular inspections, and urged complaints via the Rail Madad system for quick redressal. The passenger declined an alternative meal offered at Dindigul station. Hyderabad: Youth Lands in Hospital After Eating Chicken Biryani at Green Bawarchi in Neredmet, Visuals Surface.
Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal
(SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter (X), Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)