FSSAI initiates legal action against multiple food companies for safety violations

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched multiple enforcement actions against various food businesses for serious safety violations and regulatory non-compliance.

Legal proceedings for prosecution have been initiated against Surya Food & Agro Ltd, the manufacturer of Priyagold biscuits, after inspections revealed the use of cattle feed bran as a fiber source in biscuits. The company's license was previously suspended due to hygiene and storage deficiencies. Additionally, FSSAI is pursuing legal action against Dodla Dairy Ltd following findings that a sample of full cream milk was unsafe due to the presence of detergent or caustic soda and substandard fat content. UEIR Organic Foods Pvt Ltd also faces prosecution after laboratory analysis detected pesticide residues in yellow raisins.

In a separate matter, FSSAI issued notices to multinational companies Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) and Nestle India regarding alleged misleading health claims on products such as Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar and Nestle Resource Renal. The regulator also suspended the license of Bala Ji Food Products.

Furthermore, FSSAI issued an advisory to all food business operators mandating strict temperature controls during the handling, storage, and transportation of perishable goods like meat, fish, paneer, and khoa to prevent microbial growth and spoilage.

Entities

Dodla Dairy Limited · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · Hindustan Unilever Ltd · Priyagold · Surya Food & Agro Ltd · UEIR Organic Foods Pvt Ltd

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[● 9 SOURCES] UEIR Organic Foods Pvt Ltd is facing legal proceedings for serious food safety violations. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Pesticide residues were detected in yellow raisins sold by UEIR Organic Foods. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated prosecution proceedings against Surya Food & Agro Ltd. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] An inspection of Surya Food & Agro revealed deficiencies in plant hygiene, pest control, and raw material storage. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +3 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Legal proceedings have been initiated against Dodla Dairy Limited for food safety violations. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +2 more
[● 11 SOURCES] A sample of full cream milk from Dodla Dairy was found unsafe due to the presence of detergent or caustic soda. www.aajsamaaj.com · www.ibc24.in · www.siasat.com · www.businesstoday.in · www.foodtechnetwork.in · +4 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Surya Food & Agro used bran intended for cattle feed as a raw material for fiber in Priyagold biscuits. www.siasat.com · www.aajsamaaj.com · navabharat.com · www.ibc24.in · www.businesstoday.in · +4 more
[● 4 SOURCES] FSSAI issued notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading health claims and regulatory non-compliances. newsindialive.in · tennews.in · yespunjab.com
[● 6 SOURCES] FSSAI issued an advisory for food businesses to maintain temperature controls for perishable items like meat, fish, and paneer. desitalkchicago.com · indiaseatradenews.com · morungexpress.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.socialnews.xyz