A viral video showing a pakoda seller dipping his hand into hot oil to stir food has sparked widespread concern among netizens.

A viral video showing a pakoda seller dipping his hand into hot oil to stir food has sparked widespread concern among netizens, who are calling the practice “dangerous.” The video, widely circulated on social media, captures the street food vendor using his bare hand to mix and fry the snacks in scalding hot oil.

This unhygienic and unsafe cooking method has raised alarms among viewers, who are expressing their worries about potential health hazards. Dipping bare hands into boiling oil can lead to severe burns and infections, not to mention food contamination risks.

Netizens are urging authorities to enforce proper food safety and hygiene standards in street food vending to prevent such hazardous practices. They are also encouraging consumers to be more discerning when choosing where to purchase street food, ensuring that vendors follow safe and sanitary cooking practices.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of food safety regulations and public awareness campaigns to ensure safe and hygienic food preparation, particularly in street food establishments.