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Bajali, June 5: In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about food safety, a worm was allegedly found in a “Maaza’ packet in Assam’s Bajali district.
The incident took place in the Kenduguri area when a customer purchased a Rs 10 Maaza packet from a local store. After consuming half of the drink, the customer noticed something unusual inside the packet. Upon pressing the packet, he was horrified to see a worm emerge from it.
The customer immediately reported the matter to the shopkeeper, who then alerted the Food and Civil Supplies Department. The incident comes as a shock to consumers and raises questions about the production and packaging standards of the product.
Local residents are now demanding strict action and a comprehensive review of food safety protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.