A shocking incident has surfaced in Mumbai where a man from Prayagraj found a dead rat in his vegetarian meal box ordered from Barbeque Nation. Rajeev Shukla took to social media to share his horrifying experience and seek justice.

On January 8, 2024, Mr. Shukla ordered a vegetarian meal box from the Worli outlet of the popular restaurant chain. However, his meal took a nightmarish turn when he discovered a dead mouse inside the food. He claims this led to food poisoning and hospitalization for over 75 hours at Nair Hospital.

Shukla's social media post, featuring pictures of the order receipt, the food box with the rat, and himself in a hospital bed, went viral. Authorities were also tagged, urging them to intervene. Barbeque Nation responded to the post, expressing regret for the inconvenience and stating that their regional office will contact Mr. Shukla for a better understanding and resolution.

According to The Free Press Journal, Shukla confirmed the presence of cockroaches in the food along with the rat. This reportedly caused the food poisoning and subsequent hospitalization. He has also lodged a formal complaint with Barbeque Nation via email.

This incident raises serious concerns about hygiene and food safety standards at popular restaurants. While Barbeque Nation has promised to address the issue, it remains to be seen what action will be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future.

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