Mumbai Doctor Finds Human Finger in Ice Cream, Company Responds
A Mumbai doctor found a severed human thumb in his ice cream, prompting an investigation and response from the company.
Ice CreamMumbaiHuman FingerFood SafetyYummoReal Estate MumbaiJun 13, 2024
Ferrao, a 26-year-old resident of Malad, had ordered a butterscotch ice cream cone from Yummo company through an e-commerce app. While consuming the ice cream, he found a piece of flesh with a nail in it. Initially, he thought it was a nut, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was a human body part.
The doctor, who is pursuing his post-graduate studies, was traumatized by the discovery and immediately took up the matter with the ice cream company on its Instagram page. However, when he did not receive a proper response, he decided to take action and lodged a complaint with the Malad police station.
The police registered a case against Yummo ice cream company officials under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 272, 273, and 336. The piece of flesh has been sent for forensic examination to ascertain whether it is a part of the human body.
In response to the incident, a company spokesperson said, 'Product quality and safety being our highest priority, we were in process to address the situation.' The company has stopped manufacturing at the third-party facility where the ice cream was produced and has isolated products at the facility, warehouses, and market level.
Yummo is an ice cream company that operates in Mumbai and other parts of the country. The company is known for its variety of flavors and has gained popularity among ice cream lovers.
Yummo is committed to providing high-quality and safe products to its customers. The company is cooperating fully with the authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and has assured that it will take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the doctor find in his ice cream?
The doctor found a piece of flesh, suspected to be a human thumb, in his ice cream cone.
What was the doctor's reaction to the discovery?
The doctor was traumatized by the discovery and immediately took action by lodging a complaint with the police.
What action has the company taken in response to the incident?
The company has stopped manufacturing at the third-party facility, isolated products, and is cooperating fully with the authorities to investigate the matter.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The police have launched a probe to find out from where the ice cream was brought, and where and when it was manufactured.
What is the company's commitment to its customers?
Yummo is committed to providing high-quality and safe products to its customers and will take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
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