Amid regulatory upheaval and recall fatigue, a string of bizarre food safety mishaps offers a quirky reminder: contamination can strike in unexpected ways. From a snake in a Thai ice cream bar to a shark with a grisly surprise, these real incidents highlight quirks in the global food chain that may surprise even seasoned inspectors.Snake surprise in Thai ice creamPhotos of the ice cream surprise, posted on Facebook by Rayban Naklengbook.
In Thailand, Rayban Naklengboon unwrapped a black bean ice cream bar on March 6 and found a black-and-yellow snake frozen inside—its eyes wide open. The bizarre discovery, shared in a now-viral Facebook post, quickly spread across social media, with users expressing everything from shock to disbelief.The incident took place in Pak Tho, Mueang Ratchburi, where Rayban had purchased the frozen treat from a local street vendor.
“Such big eyes. Is it dead yet? Black bean, street vendor, real picture because I bought it myself,” he wrote in Thai, as translated into English. Hindustan Times was among the first to report the story, and soon, online speculation began.
Some users identified the snake as a golden tree snake, a mildly venomous species native to the region, while others noted it appeared to be a juvenile. Despite the attention, Rayban did not disclose the brand of the ice cream, leaving many wondering how the frozen horror made its way into the dessert.Wisconsin boy calls 911 over stolen ice creamCloser to home, a Wisconsin 4-year-old.