Human Finger To Cobra, A Week Of Horror For India's Online Shoppers

It was a week to forget for online shoppers in India. From finding a human finger in ice cream to seeing a site of deadly cobra inside an ordered package, these incidents have left many customers shocked and raised serious concerns about the safety and reliability of online shopping. Here’s a breakdown of these incidents.

Mumbai Man Finds Human Finger In Ice-Cream

On June 12, 2024, a Mumbai doctor, Orlem Brendan Serrao, 26, discovered a human finger in an ice cream cone his sister ordered online. The incident occurred in Malad, where the woman had placed a grocery delivery app order. Serrao, who has an MBBS degree, sensed something unusual while eating the butterscotch ice cream and found a human finger upon closer inspection. Serrao approached the Malad police station where he complained. Initial investigations suggested that the severed thumb might have belonged to an injured factory worker and police are conducting tests to verify this.

Bengaluru Couple Finds Cobra In Amazon Package

A Bengaluru couple, both software engineers, faced a terrifying ordeal when they discovered a live cobra inside their Amazon package. The couple ordered an Xbox controller but were horrified when a cobra emerged from the box. A viral video shows the snake attempting to crawl out, but fortunately, it got stuck to the packaging tape, preventing any harm.

Noida Woman Finds Centipede In Amul Ice-Cream

Food safety officials initiated an investigation after a woman in Noida, Deepa Devi, reported finding a centipede inside an ice cream tub she ordered via an instant delivery app. On June 15, Devi shared a photo of the insect in the ice cream on X (formerly Twitter). The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which sells products under the Amul brand, expressed regret over the incident and the inconvenience caused to the customer.

Dead Mouse In Sealed Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

A family found a dead mouse in a sealed bottle of Hershey’s chocolate syrup they bought from Zepto. They shared the harrowing incident on Instagram. Three family members who consumed the syrup required immediate medical attention. Hershey’s has urged the family to contact them for a resolution, but no action has been taken yet.

Man Orders Lime Soda From Swiggy, Receives Empty Sealed Plastic Glass

An X user named Aaraynsh shared a photo of an empty sealed container he received from Swiggy instead of the lime soda he ordered. Accompanying the photo was a caption dripping with sarcasm that read, “Thanks, Swiggy, for sending me a sealed empty glass. I hope my lime soda will come in another order.”

Swiggy quickly responded, asking for his order ID to investigate. Aaraynsh later updated with sarcasm, noting he received a Rs 80 refund for the Rs 120 soda.