Jamnagar: In a shocking incident that has left residents of Pushkardham Society in Jamnagar, Gujarat, both alarmed and disgusted, a dead frog was discovered inside a packet of wafers. The chips in question were manufactured by Balaji Wafers, and the unsettling discovery was made by Jasmeet Patel’s four-year-old daughter. Here are the details:
- The Discovery:
- Jasmeet Patel purchased the wafers and consumed half of them the previous night.
- It wasn’t until the next morning that Jasmeet’s daughter opened the packet and was horrified to find a dead frog inside.
- Alarmed by this finding, Jasmeet Patel promptly contacted the Jamnagar Municipal Corporation Food Branch to report the incident.
- Municipal Response:
- Food Branch officials swiftly responded, visiting Patel’s home to inspect the packet.
- Upon confirming the presence of the dead frog, they collected samples from the contaminated wafers as well as other wafers from the same batch for testing.
- The investigation aims to determine how the contamination occurred and ensure the safety and quality of food products available to consumers.
- Jamnagar Food Safety Officer D.B. Parmar stated that they received a telephonic report about a frog being found in a packet of wafers. Upon inspection, they found a squashed frog inside the packet. They are now collecting samples from the same batch of wafers for further investigation.
This incident raises significant concerns about food safety standards and the quality control measures employed by the wafer manufacturer. Residents of Pushkardham Society and surrounding areas anxiously await the results of the inquiry. Let’s hope such incidents prompt stricter vigilance and better quality assurance in the food industry.
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