Insect Found in Garlic Bread at Taranovas Pizza Outlet in Ahmedabad; Customer Approaches Police

Ahmedabad: In a fresh food safety scare, a customer has alleged finding a live insect in garlic bread purchased from a pizza outlet in the Sattadhar area of the city. The incident has triggered outrage, with the customer approaching the police and filing a complaint with the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC).

According to details, the incident took place at a ‘Taranovas Pizza’ outlet located near Sattadhar–Vastrapur (Surdhara Circle). The customer had ordered pizza and garlic bread at the outlet. While consuming the food, he noticed a live insect on the garlic bread, prompting him to raise an alarm and confront the staff over alleged negligence.

The customer, who is reportedly a lawyer, has filed a written application with the police under Sections 274 and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), accusing the outlet of endangering public health. He has demanded strict action against such establishments.

In addition, a formal complaint has also been submitted to the AMC’s Food Safety Department. Photos showing insects in the food have surfaced on social media, further fuelling public anger and concerns over hygiene standards.

The incident has once again raised questions about food safety compliance and monitoring of eateries in Ahmedabad. DeshGujarat