Lizard tail in ice cream cone? Ahmedabad woman’s chilling discovery sparks food safety alarm

What started as a simple ice cream treat turned into a nightmare for a woman in Ahmedabad after she discovered a lizard’s tail inside her cone. The shocking incident took place at a local ice cream shop and has raised serious concerns about food safety.Authorities acted swiftly by sealing the outlet and launching an investigation. The ice cream brand involved is now facing a penalty, as food safety officials look into possible lapses in hygiene and quality control.The discovery has left many customers worried, raising new concerns about the safety of packaged and ready-to-eat foods. Officials have promised strict action and more checks in the coming days to stop such incidents from happening again.Watch the video here:A casual snack turns into a health scareThe disturbing incident took place in Ahmedabad’s Maninagar area, where a woman had purchased four ice cream cones from a shop named Mahalaxmi Corner. After eating a portion of her cone, she was horrified to find what looked like a lizard’s tail inside the dessert. The shock quickly turned into a health scare, as she began experiencing stomach pain and vomiting soon after. She had to be rushed to medical treatment.According to a report presented by NDTV, in a video recounting the event, the woman said, “We had bought four cones. We found this in one of the cones (pointing at the lizard’s tail). I have been vomiting constantly. Thankfully, my children did not eat this. If something happens, we will file a case against the company. Please check the products first before consuming anything.” Shop sealed, no food license foundAfter the woman’s complaint, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) launched an inspection of the shop. Officials found that Mahalaxmi Corner was operating without a valid food safety license. As a result, the outlet was sealed on the spot for violating health and safety regulations.As quoted by NDTV, Dr. Bhavin Joshi from the AMC’s food safety department said, “We received a complaint regarding a lizard found in an ice cream cone in the Maninagar area through the media. We immediately contacted the woman and found out she had bought Havmor's ice cream cones from a shop named Mahalaxmi Corner. Our team inspected the shop and found it did not have a license under the Food Safety Act. We immediately took action and sealed the shop.”Ice cream batch recalled, Rs 50,000 fine imposedDuring the investigation, officials traced the contaminated ice cream to Havmor Ice Cream Pvt Ltd’s manufacturing unit at Naroda GIDC Phase 1. Samples from the same batch have been sent for laboratory testing, and the company has been directed to recall all affected products from the market. In addition, Havmor has been fined ₹50,000 for lapses in maintaining food safety standards.Havmor responds to the incidentHavmor, in its statement, expressed regret over the incident and assured the public that they are investigating the matter thoroughly. As quoted by NDTV, the company said, “The incident has been brought to our attention and we are currently investigating the matter. We are in touch with the concerned consumer and are committed to thoroughly investigating the issue at hand. At Havmor, we take utmost care and are committed to maintaining the highest global standards for product quality and safety.”Food safety standards under scrutinyThe incident has raised serious concerns about food safety in India, especially with packaged and mass-produced items. It has put pressure on authorities to improve checks and prevent such lapses. Consumers are being advised to stay alert, check food before eating, and report any issues. The focus now is on accountability and stronger safety rules nationwide.