A visit to IKEA turns harrowing for Bengaluru couple after dead mouse drops on to food table
A mouse dropped dead on a table in the food court at IKEA Nagasandra in Bengaluru last weekend, while customers were eating. Sharanya Shetty shared her disbelief and concern on Twitter, while the Swedish firm said it was investigating the unpleasa...

The incident took place last weekend, when Sharanya Shetty was at the IKEA in Bengaluru's Nagasandra, eating at the Swedish retailer's food court when a mouse dropped onto her table from the ceiling.
Shetty shared the incident on her Twitter account, expressing disbelief at the bizarre incident, stating, "...Guess what fell in our food table at IKEA. I can't even. We were eating and this rat just dropped dead...Most bizarre moment ever!" The post quickly gained traction, with numerous users expressing their shock and concern.
Photos attached to her tweet show a dead rat alongside plates of food. Further, Shetty said that while cleaners arrived at the scene but the area was not cordoned off. She also claimed that many customers at nearby tables continued to eat.
The Swedish retailer's social media team responded to the incident on the social media site, saying, "Hej! We apologize for the unpleasant incident at IKEA Nagasandra. We're currently investigating the situation & ensuring to take all precautionary efforts. Food safety and hygiene is our top priority, and we want our customers to always have the best shopping experience at IKEA."
Reports say that IKEA made over $2 billion in food sales in 2017, making it one of the world's leading food sellers.
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