FSSAI Recalls Everest Cumin Power over ‘Unsafe’ Pesticide Levels, Suspends Creative Bakers' Licence
The regulator said laboratory testing found Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam above prescribed limits and ordered Everest to submit a recall report.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suspended the license of Kolkata-based Creative Bakers and Confectioners on Sunday following reports of severe hygiene and sanitation lapses at the facility.
- Food regulators in India have intensified crackdowns on food adulteration and misleading advertisements in recent months, establishing the enforcement context for this action.
- Testing at Riverside Resorts and Holiday Homes revealed Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam at "levels exceeding the prescribed limits," chemicals the regulator noted can pose health risks when regulatory thresholds are surpassed.
- Separately, the FSSAI directed Everest to recall a batch of packaged cumin powder on Sunday after a sample from a resort in Goa tested unsafe for pesticide residues.
- On Saturday, the FSSAI identified a sample of Nestlé low-fat dairy whitener from The LaLiT hotel in Delhi's Connaught Place as "unsafe and substandard," marking another product failure.
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FSSAI flags Everest cumin powder as unsafe, orders immediate market recall: What food analyst report found
FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to withdraw unsafe pre-packed cumin powder. The regulator emphasises strict enforcement of food safety regulations to protect consumers.
FSSAI recalls Everest's cumin powder, suspends Sugarr & Spice's license
FSSAI has ordered a recall of an Everest cumin powder batch and suspended the licence of Sugarr and Spice operator Creative Bakers and Confectioners. The action follows confirmed pesticide residues in the spice sample and serious hygiene and record-keeping lapses at the confectionery chain.
‘Unsafe after 2 tests': FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall pre-packed cumin powder from market
The FSSAI has taken action against Everest Food Products, ordering a recall of its cumin powder due to unacceptable pesticide levels detected in samples. In another measure, the regulatory body has suspended the license of Creative Bakers and Confectioners citing significant hygiene concerns. They are required to document the recalled product and implement necessary improvements. These actions reflect FSSAI's diligent efforts to safeguard public…
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