A Bengaluru woman’s post about the food hygiene issue at Paris Panini has gone viral after she claimed she found a live caterpillar in her food. The incident has sparked discussion online, with the woman sharing a photo and video of what appeared to be a caterpillar in her order.
Woman Slams Bengaluru Eatery Over Food Hygiene
Bengaluru-based Anwesha Majhi (@AnweshaMajhi_) took to X to question hygiene standards at cafes and said she was disappointed to find the insect in food from Paris Panini. She also mentioned that she had previously enjoyed the brand’s food.
What is wrong with hygiene these days? It makes me so sad. Cafes are popping up everywhere, but the cleanliness and hygiene are zero out of ten! I even got a live caterpillar in my food today from Paris Panini!
This was the last day at @parispanini @NGrossemy23925
Saddest part… pic.twitter.com/Y1WFoFeZZi
— Anwesha Majhi (@AnweshaMajhi_) August 29, 2026
In her post, Majhi raised concerns about hygiene at cafes and said she had found a “live caterpillar” in her food from Paris Panini. She shared a picture of the food along with a video showing what appeared to be a live caterpillar. The post quickly drew reactions from social media users, with some saying they had ordered from the Bengaluru-based cafe before.
While several users expressed concern over the alleged incident, others reacted with humour, with some referring to the caterpillar as an unexpected “extra topping” or “extra protein.”
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Paris Panini Founder Responds To The Claim
Paris Panini founder Nicolas Grossemy responded directly to Majhi’s post, apologising for the experience and calling the incident “completely unacceptable.” In a series of replies to the post, he said the incident fell far below the standards the brand aims to maintain and added that the company has processes in place across its kitchens to prevent such issues.
He also said he wanted to understand exactly where the order came from and what may have gone wrong, rather than making assumptions without all the details. The founder asked Majhi to share her order information privately so that the matter could be investigated and corrective action could be taken.
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FAQs
Who found caterpillar in Paris Panini food?
A Bengaluru woman, Anwesha Majhi, shared the complaint on social media, along with visuals of what appeared to be a caterpillar in her food.
How did Paris Panini respond to the complaint?
Paris Panini founder Nicolas Grossemy responded to the post, apologised for the experience and described the alleged incident as “completely unacceptable.” He also said the matter would be investigated.
Has the cafe taken any action?
The founder said the complaint would be looked into and that corrective action would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
