What? Woman cuts open a capsicum and finds a scorpion inside— Watch viral video

In today’s world, food safety is a topic we often discuss, including the dangers of expired products, improper storage, or contaminated ingredients. But there’s another side to it that doesn’t come from packaged food items. It comes straight from nature. While many of us are used to finding a worm or bug in our vegetables, even though it’s not pleasant, it's part of the reality of eating fresh, farm-grown produce. And these little creatures usually just require a rinse or a quick cut to fix.But what if these everyday kitchen instances take a frightening turn? A recent video that went viral on social media will surely send jitters down your spine!

Recently, a video surfaced that left viewers stunned and a bit terrified. It wasn’t your usual “look what I found in my food” moment. This was something far more unusual and even much more dangerous.

What was shown in the viral video?


In a video that has now gone viral, Instagram food creator Abhinit Kaur Chawla (@AbhiCuisine) shared a shocking moment that has left many social media users disturbed. While filming a regular cooking video in May, she cut open a green capsicum and shockingly found a live scorpion inside it.

The video shows her calmly slicing the vegetable when she suddenly pauses and points her knife at something inside. “Dekhiye kya dikh gaya… bichhoo, yaani ki scorpion,” she says in the video. Initially, she thought the creature was dead, but after nudging it lightly with her knife, the scorpion began to move.

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“Yeh kaafi poisonous aur dangerous hota hai,” she adds, explaining to her viewers that scorpions can be extremely harmful. While many of us are used to finding worms or small insects in fresh produce, a scorpion hiding inside a vegetable takes food safety concerns to another level. Abhinit guessed that the scorpion might have entered the capsicum through a small crack or hole.


How did social media react?
The video quickly spread online and received numerous reactions. One user commented, “OMG, that is so scary and it’s still alive.” Another viewer shared, “That’s really shocking! Just a reminder to always wash and inspect veggies thoroughly before cooking.”

The season is in a transitional mode, and the monsoon season may have had a role to play, “Ohh! Yes, now it’s rainy season, so be aware”, said another user. Insects and other small creatures often seek shelter during rains, which increases the risk of them crawling into produce either on the farm or during transportation.