Madhya Pradesh man finds live worms in pizza, netizens react

Madhya Pradesh: A disturbing video has recently surfaced on social media, showing live worms crawling on a pizza ordered from a local restaurant in Madhya Pradesh, India. The footage, posted on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral and sparked a wave of reactions from concerned users, raising critical questions about food safety and hygiene standards in local eateries.

Viral video sends shockwaves across social media

The shocking video, titled “Bro ordered a Pizza and found insects inside it, MP,” has garnered more than 861,000 views on X. The clip captures a close-up of the pizza with worms visibly crawling on its surface. Users have voiced their alarm and disgust, with many expressing that such incidents make them reconsider dining at smaller or local food establishments.

Internet users flooded the post with comments, many expressing disappointment and frustration over the lack of hygiene in some local restaurants. One user remarked, “Local pizzas are mostly made with this hygiene only… hence, I never order from these local stores.” Another person echoed this sentiment, noting the challenges smaller food outlets face in growing due to inadequate hygiene practices: “It made me think as to why small food outlets can't grow big. It’s all about robust practices…no business can succeed without them.”

Calls for improved hygiene standards in restaurants

This incident has reignited discussions around the urgent need for improved hygiene regulations in food establishments. One commenter wrote, “Yikes! These cases seem to be happening more and more lately. Restaurants really need to step up their hygiene standards…” Another user emphasized that hygiene in the food industry should be taken seriously, suggesting that authorities implement mandatory hygiene protocols for all establishments, especially smaller ones.

While it remains unclear whether the pizza in question was from a small outlet or a known brand, the incident has drawn attention to the importance of food safety measures across the industry. Social media users are urging authorities to enforce stricter regulations to prevent such unsettling discoveries from becoming a common occurrence.