{
  "id": 6580882,
  "title": "Bipasha Basu says she found worms in a new Isopure container, calls on Maharashtra's FDA: 'You are our only hope'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bipasha-basu-says-she-found-worms-in-a-new-isopure-container-calls-on",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-10T11:35:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/bipasha-basu-says-she-found-worms-in-a-new-isopure-container-calls-on-maharashtras-fda-you-are-our-only-hope-1.500669838"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bipasha Basu, the Bollywood actress, shared a video on her Instagram Story on Thursday, revealing what appeared to be worms in a newly opened container of Isopure, a popular nutrition brand. She meticulously zoomed in on the small, moving specks, confidently identifying them as worms. In the caption of her post, she wrote, \"The new dabba that we've opened is full of worms.\" She directly addressed Tukaram Mundhe, the Food and Drug Administration Commissioner of Maharashtra, asking for their help with the matter, expressing hope that they would prevent spoilt or adulterated products from reaching consumers. Mundhe, an IAS officer, is in charge of food safety enforcement in the state, overseeing inspections and taking action against establishments with hygiene and safety violations. However, as of the time of writing, Mundhe had not responded to her post publicly. It's important to note that Bipu's claim has not been independently verified. The video alone doesn't provide enough information to confirm whether the contents are indeed worms, the specific batch or purchase details of the container, or if any formal inspection has been initiated following her post. Isopure has not issued a public statement regarding the matter, nor has any recall, product alert, or regulatory notice been reported by any Indian food safety body. Given the gravity of the alleged contamination involving a named consumer product, this story will be updated if either Isopure or the Maharashtra FDA responds. In addition to her viral food safety concern, Bipasha Basu is set to return to acting soon. She is scheduled to appear in Hansal Mehta's upcoming crime thriller series, Barabanki, which is reportedly already in production in Mumbai. This marks her first acting role in approximately six years, following her last appearance in the 2020 series Dangerous.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Bipasha Basu has raised a food-safety concern after saying she found what appeared to be tiny worms inside a newly opened container of the nutrition brand Isopure, and has publicly appealed to a senior Maharashtra government official to look into it. The actor posted a video to her Instagram Story on Thursday showing the contents of the container, zooming in on small moving specks she…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}