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Amul Denies Weevil Claim in Vande Bharat Curd, Points to Onboard Handling

The denial puts pressure on rail caterers to fix last‑mile food handling.

Overview

  • Amul, which met IRCTC officials Friday, said weevils in its curd are scientifically impossible.
  • The company cited acidic curd, lack of oxygen, and required refrigeration as conditions that would kill such pests.
  • Amul said its audit found no lapses and that the cup shown was not supplied through its authorised distribution network.
  • Indian Railways on Wednesday fined the caterer Rs 50 lakh and terminated its contract, with a separate Rs 10 lakh fine for IRCTC.
  • A March 15 video from the PatnaTatanagar Vande Bharat showed alleged live weevils in a sealed curd cup, and more passengers later reported similar cases.