Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Pune Man Finds Fungus and Insects in YiPPee! Noodles
A man in Pune, India, found fungus and insects in a packet of Sunfeast YiPPee!
noodles.
He complained to the food safety authorities, who are now investigating.
The noodles had a foul smell and a blackish-green fungus-like layer.
The batch number and FSSAI licence number were noted in the complaint.
The company, ITC Ltd, has not yet responded to the allegations.
This incident has raised concerns about food safety, especially for children and young adults who often consume instant noodles.
A Pune resident found fungus and insects in a packet of Sunfeast YiPPee! noodles.
The complainant noticed a foul smell and a blackish-green fungus-like layer on the noodles.
The affected packet has batch number BR405F6 and FSSAI licence number 10012031000312.
The complaint has been forwarded to the Food Business Operator for investigation.
No official findings or response from ITC Ltd have been released yet.
- Who
- Mahendra Rushi Bhingardive, a resident of Bopkhel, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- What
- Alleged contamination of Sunfeast YiPPee! noodles with fungus and insects
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- Bopkhel, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, India
- Why
- The reason for the alleged contamination is unclear and under investigation.
Consumer Concern
Company Response Pending
Product Quality
Consumer Concern
The consumer alleges that the noodles were contaminated with fungus and insects, indicating a potential quality issue.
Company Response Pending
No official response from ITC Ltd yet; the cause of contamination is still under investigation.
- Complainant
- Mahendra Rushi Bhingardive
- Product
- Sunfeast YiPPee! noodles
- Batch Number
- BR405F6
- FSSAI Licence Number
- 10012031000312
- Location
- Bopkhel, Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Status
- Complaint forwarded to Food Business Operator; no official findings yet