A netizen from Murcia, Negros Occidental was dismayed after finding a lizard inside the rice cake he purchased. Gaylon Joemarie shared his experience of buying the said rice cake from a vendor near the Murcia church. He noticed it was fortunate that he sliced the rice cake in half before consuming it; otherwise, the lizard might have gone straight into his mouth.
The netizen’s post was not merely a simple sharing of experience but also a reminder to those who buy rice cakes in that area. Incidents like this have occurred in various parts of the country where food and drinks contain unexpected contaminants or undesirable ingredients. Hence, it is important to be discerning in every food purchase.
In a jesting manner, the poster mentioned that he was not like “Boy Tapang” who eats lizards. There were varied reactions from netizens regarding this. Some were concerned about the health and safety of rice cake consumers, while others were less worried and considered it as an isolated incident.
However, it should also be considered that not all rice cakes sold in Murcia are contaminated. This may have been an isolated occurrence and not necessarily indicative of all situations. Nevertheless, the incident could potentially affect the business of the vendors there, especially if people become fearful of such events.
In conclusion, awareness and discernment in every food purchase are crucial. We should be responsible and careful in selecting and consuming food to ensure our health and safety.