'Fresh ingredients' take dark turn: Woman finds snail in salad, triggers outrage on social media | WATCH

Viral Video: A Hyderabad woman sparked outrage on social media after discovering a live snail in her avocado quinoa salad from Shoyu, raising serious concerns about food safety and hygiene standards.

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Viral Video: A shocking incident has emerged from Hyderabad, where a woman discovered a live snail in her avocado quinoa salad from Shoyu, a restaurant claiming to offer "gourmet Asian cuisine." The unexpected find has ignited outrage on social media, raising serious questions about food safety and hygiene standards in restaurants.

The Unwelcome Surprise

On January 18, 2025, a Hyderabad woman ordered an avocado quinoa salad through the Swiggy app, only to find a live snail nestled among her greens. This startling discovery was captured in a video she posted on Instagram, showing the salad alongside the snail on a branded napkin from Shoyu. The video quickly went viral, drawing widespread attention and sparking outrage among viewers who expressed their disbelief and disgust at the restaurant's oversight.

Social Media Outcry

The incident has provoked a flurry of reactions online. Many users took to the comments section to voice their opinions, with one sarcastically noting, “That fresh menu guys—they provide you fresher than you expect.” Others suggested that the matter should be escalated to food safety authorities, highlighting concerns over the restaurant's hygiene practices. As the video continues to circulate, it has become a focal point for discussions about food quality in the restaurant industry.

A Pattern of Negligence?

This incident is not isolated; it echoes a similar event from November 2024 when a passenger on the Vande Bharat Express found insects in his sambhar. That case also triggered outrage and raised questions about food safety standards on India's premium trains. As public scrutiny intensifies, both Shoyu and food delivery services like Swiggy are under pressure to ensure better quality control measures to prevent such alarming occurrences in the future. The growing concern over food hygiene is prompting calls for stricter regulations and accountability within the food service industry.