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Patanjali Foods Issues Recall of Red Chilli Powder, Requests Customers to Return the Product

Patanjali Foods Issues Recall of Red Chilli Powder, Requests Customers to Return the Product

#News Bureau January 25,2025

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed Patanjali Foods to recall a specific batch of its packed red chilli powder due to non-compliance with food safety regulations.

In a statement, Sanjeev Asthana, CEO of Patanjali Foods, announced the recall of a small batch totaling 4 tonnes of the product, sold in 200-gram packs. “Testing revealed that the product exceeded the maximum permitted limit for pesticide residues,” he stated, highlighting that FSSAI prescribes Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for various food items, including red chilli powder.

Asthana assured that the company has taken swift action by notifying distribution partners and publishing advertisements to inform consumers. Customers have been urged to return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund. “The volume and value of the recalled product are minimal,” he added.

He urged customers to return the product to the place of purchase and claim full refund.

“The value and volume of the recall product is very small,” Asthana said.

“The company stands committed to maintain the highest quality standards in all its products and ensuring a fully compliant supply chain,” Asthana said.

The food safety regulator “has directed Patanjali Foods to initiate recall of the entire batch of implicated food (i.e. red chilli powder (packed) of Batch No. – AJD2400012 due to non-conformance of Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011,” Patanjali Foods said on Thursday.

Incorporated in 1986, Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved group firm Patanjali Foods (erstwhile Ruchi Soya) is one of India’s top FMCG players.

The company is present in edible oils, food and FMCG and wind power generation sectors. It sells products under various brands like Patanjali, Ruchi Gold, Nutrela, etc.

Patanjali Foods posted a 21 per cent increase in standalone net profit to Rs 308.97 crore for September quarter. Its net profit stood at Rs 254.53 crore in the year-ago period.

Total income rose to Rs 8,198.52 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year from Rs 7,845.79 crore in the year-ago p

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