Mumbai: Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu has reportedly sought the intervention of senior bureaucrat Tukaram Mundhe after allegedly finding worms in a packet of protein powder.
The actor reportedly raised concerns over the quality and safety of the product after discovering what appeared to be worms inside the protein supplement. The incident has sparked questions about food safety, product quality and the standards followed by manufacturers and retailers of nutritional supplements.
Bipasha is understood to have brought the matter to the attention of Tukaram Mundhe, a well-known Indian civil servant who has previously been associated with initiatives related to public administration and consumer welfare.
The alleged discovery has also drawn attention to the importance of checking packaging, expiry dates, storage conditions and product quality before consuming nutritional supplements. Protein powders and other sports-nutrition products are widely used by fitness enthusiasts, athletes and people following high-protein diets.
Authorities may examine the product and its packaging to establish whether the contamination occurred during manufacturing, transportation or storage. Any regulatory action would depend on the findings of an official inspection or laboratory examination.
The incident comes amid growing consumer concerns over the quality and authenticity of packaged food and nutritional products. Consumers are advised to report suspected contamination to the appropriate food-safety authorities and preserve the product and packaging for inspection.
Further details are awaited regarding the brand involved and the action taken following Bipasha Basu’s complaint.
