Delhi content creator finds dead fly in Starbucks drink. Company says sorry

A content creator from Delhi posted a video showing a dead fly in a strawberry drink she bought at a Starbucks airport outlet. The company has responded to the viral post.A Delhi-based content creator found a dead fly in her Starbucks drink. (Photos: thesheengirl/Instagram)A Delhi-based content creator got more than strawberries in her Rs 500 Starbucks drink after she discovered a dead fly stuck to a piece of fruit. Her viral video prompted Starbucks India to issue an apology.The video shared on Instagram by Shikha, showed her holding a Starbucks takeaway cup with its familiar green straw. However, the scene quickly changed to a grim one as she discovered the dead fly smothered on one of the pieces of strawberry in the drink.She zoomed in on the insect to show it clearly before questioning the hygiene standards at the outlet. In the caption accompanying the video, she wrote, “You pay 500 rs and you get this? Where is the hygiene?” The video does not specify which airport or Starbucks outlet the drink was purchased from. Shikha also did not mention when the incident took place.Watch the video: The post quickly garnered attention on Instagram, with several users questioning how a foreign object could end up in a drink containing fresh fruit. Some commenters also used the incident to raise broader concerns about hygiene and food quality at high-end restaurants and cafes, particularly when customers pay premium prices.Many tagged Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Tukaram Mundhe in the comments and urged authorities to look into the matter. However, there was no immediate indication that the food safety department had initiated an inspection or action over the post.Starbucks India also responded to Shikha’s video in the comments section. The coffee chain apologised for the experience and asked her to provide her contact details.“Hi thatsheengirl - We are sorry to hear about that. Please inbox us your contact number. Our Customer Care Team would connect with you,” Starbucks India wrote.The response came as the video continued to circulate online, with viewers debating whether premium pricing should come with stronger expectations around food and beverage hygiene.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Sep 22, 2026 13:35 IST