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Taste mein 'pest': Dead baby rat found in Everest masala pack

  •   Mon, Nov 03 2014 10:50:09 PM

Yashodhara Bangera
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru(EP)

Mangaluru, Nov 3: In a shocking incident, a dead baby rat was found in the Everest Kasuri Methi pack bought by a customer at Thodar, Moodbidri.

The packet was bought about a week ago. When it was opened on Monday November 3, the dried up dead baby rat was found in the powder.

The Mumbai-based Everest company’s packet states that it belongs to batch No E-1463.

The packet, priced at Rs 79, was packed on September 4, 2014. The expiry date was mentioned as May 15, 2015.

Negligence while packing the product has been blamed for the incident.
  

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  • Mr.Shah, Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 13 2014

    Dear All,

    On behalf of Everest Spices i would like to add that we have inspected the history and records of the entire batch E-1463 of the Kasuri Methi, Also we have inspected the batches at distributor and shop level, and not even a single pack has any sort of impurity.

    Our Analysis have confirmed that there is no possibility of a Rat entering into the packing machine or the pack. The body of the rat looks fresh and is not possible for the dead body to sustain in such condition for 2 months post packaging.
    Also if the rat would have gone through the packaging machine it would have shredded into pieces . It is impossible for the rat to remain in one piece.

    The company operates a state-of-the-art facility, which is considered as one of the best spice plants in the world.

    The company strongly defends such accusation, which can endanger the confidence of all our stakeholders.

    Possible reasons for such misleading press releases are under investigation.

    Everest stands for Taste and Purity since it's inception and will continue to do so.


    Regards,
    Aakash shah
    QA/QC Dept.
    Everest Spices.

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  • Joel, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 05 2014

    Some local masala fellows must have done this on purpose to thwart competition.

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  • Louis Maxim, Udupi/Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    East or West Everest is the best. These pouches are packed in automatic pouch making machines. Well said Jossy. "Make In India". Special offer dried rat free.

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  • Dhyanendra kumar,

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Under congress government, worst days prevailing in karnataka. There are many instances where govt sponsored incidents / programmes to target one particular community.

    For instance a drama of blackmailing a math seer, false allegation of church attacks on hindus and communal harmony provoking staements from ministers etc.

    Looks like, home/chief minister not at all serious about on child/women protection.
    They are busy chanting RSS, VHP, Bajarang Dal mantra in each and every conference while at the same time, tacitly approving all anti-communal activities by other religious orgranizations.

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  • sunita lobo, abu dhabi

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    I have brought Kasuri Methi and its well dried, but this one looks like its a few days old, secondly the rat seems to be godly or divine, no sign of decay, maybe we can put it up for exposition.
    Looks like the work of some unhappy employee or a competitor.

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  • ramesh shettigar, mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Joe D'Souza, a few weeks back we read a doctor forgot a "bairaas" in an women's abdomen, and another a pair of scissors in women's abdomen, then why can't an employee make a mistake ?

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  • RJ roshan, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    kindly file a complaint in consumers court. company must repent

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    This kasoori methi looks very fresh, not dried one,
    Just for photograph purpose rat kept near fresh methi baaji???

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  • JNB, Bejai

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Buy one and get one free!
    That too Chilly fry-dry!!

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 04 2014


    If it was a cockroach, there is a reason to believe. Such a big rat goes unnoticed while packing? Some foul play cannot be ruled out just to spoil company name.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Buy Veg, take Non Veg free!
    'Modi'fied Kasuri Methi. Good Effect!

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  • Af, mangaluru

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Lo, for competitors have extra advantage now thier products will be now "NO RAT INSIDE"

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  • Praveen Kumar, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    "EVERAT MICEALA"

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  • kishore, mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Rat has 'Rest'ed for'Ever'.

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  • Adarsh, sullia/mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Mr.Sandy a "dried" baby rat can remain the same as seen in the above picture for months sir... It got dried as theres no humidity in the airtight container.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    MAKE IN INDIA ...

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  • KRPrabhu, Bengaluru

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Make in India,Eat in India....

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  • Sandy, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    If this was packed on Sept 4,i.e. 2 months ago, I would assume the rat to be in lot worse condition than the above picture suggests. The dead rat doesn't look decayed. Looks like it died few days back.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Sandy, did you conduct a post Morten ...

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  • Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    It could be a intentional act from disgruntled employee. Rat is not so small to go unnoticed while packing. I am sure the person who opened the packet was ready to climb the Everest with fear.

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  • Sudhi, byndoor

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Very difficult to prove in the court that it was inside the packet. The company will argue that it might have been purposely put by the complainant for claiming damages.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, bahrain

    Mon, Nov 03 2014

    Taste mein taste Everest Masala
    Kahaan pe huva hai Gotala?
    Dekh ke Chuvey ka Bachcha....
    Angg Angg bhatka!!

    Buy one packet Everest & get 1 rat free.
    nowadays all Feku products Jossey!!
    Pehle Fruity....abhi Damakedar Kasuri Methi mein, special offer!!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Nov 04 2014

    Henry, what do you mean "FEKU products Jossey".
    When SC calls him a "FEKU" do you have the guts to question SC ...

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  • Ronald D, Udupi

    Mon, Nov 03 2014

    Rats are common in Bombay!! After changing name as Mumbai... it should not happen!! Same with B'lore and M'lore!!!! You need to be vigilant and goo QC/QA should be in place!! Lack of Performance appraisal may result such situation!! Who's fathers what gone!!! (a crude tulu translation)!! Part of Everest sale is gone for a SIX!!

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  • Vantage Point, mangalorea

    Mon, Nov 03 2014

    Even veggie would turn non veg...if he buys ready made masala powder like this...
    Jaago Graahak Jaago...book this company under consumer protection act...
    Now we got to know the secret behind tastiness of masala powders...

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