KFC India faces scrutiny after customer reports insect in chicken

KFC India food safety Greater Noida insect in food Gaur City Mall

A customer at a KFC outlet in Gaur City Mall, Greater Noida West, has alleged finding an insect inside deep-fried chicken. The user, posting on X under the handle @averycommonman1, shared videos and photographs of the incident, which reportedly occurred around 2:30 pm on September 5, 2026.

The post has gained significant traction online, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and sparking discussions regarding food safety and quality control at the outlet. In response to the viral complaint, KFC India issued an apology for the disappointment and requested the customer's order ID to facilitate an investigation into the matter.

The incident comes amid increased surveillance by food-safety authorities in various Indian states ahead of the upcoming festive season.

Entities

Gaur City Mall · Greater Noida · KFC India

Sources

Maggot Found In KFC Fried Chicken In Greater Noida's Gaur City Mall [news.abplive.com]

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‘Maggot in chicken’: Greater Noida customer shares video of alleged KFC food contamination [www.india.com]

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KFC Customer Claims Maggot Found In Fried Chicken At Greater Noida Mall, Shares Video [www.news18.com]

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‘Horrible @KFC_India’: Insect Found Inside Deep-Fried Chicken, Company Responds [www.timesnownews.com]

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