A visit to IKEA turns harrowing for Bengaluru couple after dead mouse drops on to food table

A Bengaluru couple's visit to furniture retailer IKEA turned into a scare after they encountered a mouse at the food court in the store.

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."

While IKEA primarily sells furniture, the retailer is also popular for its food menu, with a number of Swedish delicacies being served at their stores in the country. According to IKEA data, approximately 30% of the retailer's footfall is from people who specifically visit for the food.

Reports say that IKEA made over $2 billion in food sales in 2017, making it one of the world's leading food sellers.