Plastic In Pakoda Oil? Ludhiana Street Food Video Sparks Outrage Online

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A disturbing video from Ludhiana, Punjab, has taken the internet by storm, showing a local street food vendor dropping sealed plastic oil pouches directly into boiling oil. The clip has prompted a wave of concern across social media, with netizens slamming the unhygienic and dangerous practice.


The incident came to light when food blogger Harry Uppal shared the footage with the caption, “Come hungry, leave speechless.” What followed was a barrage of reactions, with users horrified by what’s now being mockingly called " microplastic pakode ."

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Many users tagged local health departments, demanding an immediate ban on the practice and stricter enforcement of food safety rules. Some expressed worries about how common such practices might be in the unregulated street food scene.