Andhra Shocker! Barefoot Ginger Cleaning Video Goes Viral, Raises Serious Questions On Hygiene And Food Safety

A video from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh has gone viral on social media, showing a man cleaning a large amount of ginger in a big vessel using his bare feet. In the clip, the man is seen stepping on the ginger to remove dirt. Reports say the cleaned ginger is later used to make paste, which is then added to biryani. The visuals have shocked many people, especially because the food is meant for public consumption.

बिरियानी बनाने की तैयारी चल रही है। पैरों से रौंदकर अदरक की सफ़ाई चल रही है। इसी अदरक को पीसकर इसका पेस्ट बनाया जाता है और फिर उसी से मस्त बिरियानी बनेगी। वीडियो आंध्र प्रदेश के गुंटूर का है। twitter/ZTbWPUJUiO

- Bhadohi Wallah (@Mithileshdhar) April 7, 2026

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People react with mixed opinions online

The video has triggered strong reactions from social media users. Many people questioned the hygiene standards and raised concerns about food safety.

Some users criticised the practice and asked whether food safety officials were taking action. Others linked the video to larger concerns about how food is prepared behind the scenes.

In #AndhraPradesh #Guntur, using chilli to trample #biryani leftovers and cook biryani at Subani Hotel on Beedi RoadIf people eat this biryani.. what will happen to them, Chandrababu? Are your food safety officials asleep? twitter/Sf8wDCA56D

- Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) April 7, 2026

ऐसे लोगों पर तो कड़ी कार्यवाही होनी चाहिए आंध्र प्रदेश के गुंटूर में बिरियानी बनाने के लिए अदरक की सफ़ाई चल रही है। इसी अदरक को पीसकर इसका पेस्ट बनाया जाता है twitter/YGT5RoV5Xg

- Priya singh (@priyarajputlive) April 7, 2026

At the same time, a section of users defended the method. They said ginger is often cleaned this way in large quantities because it is difficult to wash by hand. However, some suggested that at least protective gear like foot covers or gloves should be used.

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There were also light-hearted comments, with a few people joking about the situation, while others said such practices must change with time.

Link to recent food safety case in Telangana

The viral video has appeared at a time when food safety is already under focus. In a separate case in Hyderabad, Telangana Police recently arrested a man named Hasan Ali for making and selling adulterated ginger and garlic paste.

⚠️Visuals show adulterated ginger-garlic paste being made unhygienically in HyderabadPolice ARRESTS one! twitter/gSXaFk09VE

- The Tatva (@thetatvaindia) March 31, 2026

Officials seized items worth around ₹22 lakh during the operation. The action was led by IPS officer Vaibhav Gaikwad Raghunath. This case has increased public concern about the quality and safety of food products available in the market.

Need for better hygiene awareness

Experts say that proper cleaning and safe handling of food ingredients are very important, especially when food is prepared for others. They stress that even if traditional methods are used, hygiene should not be ignored. Clean water, proper tools, and protective measures can help reduce health risks.

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