Shocking Incident: Man finds dead mouse and insects in veg meal parcel received from BBQ Nation ; restaurant refutes allegations  

Mumbai : A shocking incident has emerged from Mumbai as Rajiv Shukla, a visiting lawyer from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, discovered a dead mouse and some cockroaches in a vegetarian meal parcel he ordered from Barbeque Nation. Due to food poisoning, he was admitted to BMC’s BYL Nair Hospital for treatment, where he underwent medical care for more than three days.

His post on social media platforms garnered a lot of sympathy to the lawyer as well as the brand received a flak from the netizens. 

Rajiv Shukla faced the ordeal of food poisoning as unfortunately, he had consumed a significant portion of the contaminated food, including the mouse and insects, before discovering the issue. Shukla claimed that the Nagpada Police Station was not registering an FIR against Barbeque Nation. 

To bring attention to his distress, he tagged PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Piyush Goyal, CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and others in his social media posts.

The severity of Shukla’s condition required him to be admitted to BMC’s BYL Nair Hospital for more than three days. Food poisoning symptoms prompted immediate medical attention to ensure his well-being.

Legal Action and Complaints:

Shukla, in his email to Barbeque Nation, highlighted the contamination issue and urged the authorities to take action. His claim of the Nagpada Police Station’s reluctance to file an FIR against the restaurant raises concerns about the legal course of action in such cases.

The incident has triggered numerous comments on social media platforms, with users expressing their concerns about food safety standards and demanding swift action against Barbeque Nation. The lack of a registered FIR has intensified discussions, raising questions about the effectiveness of the current legal processes.

This unsettling incident underscores the importance of stringent food safety measures. As the victim awaits justice, the involvement of authorities and social media discussions will likely shape the resolution of this alarming case. Barbeque Nation faces scrutiny and public outcry as individuals express their concerns regarding the incident and demand accountability.

Barbeque Nation responded to the tweet, saying, “Hi Rajeev. We regret any inconvenience you may have experienced. We believe Mr. Paresh from our Regional Office, in Mumbai is already in touch with you to understand the details of the situation and work towards a resolution.”