
Actor Bipasha Basu shared a photo of live worms in her protein shake on Instagram, tagging Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to seek regulatory action.
Clinical nutritionist Edwina Raj noted that protein powder contamination can cause symptoms ranging from nausea and vomiting to severe food poisoning and allergic reactions.
Raj advised consumers to check packaging seals, batch numbers, manufacturing dates, and purchase reputed brands to avoid food adulteration risks.