Patanjali Foods Ltd has recalled four tonnes of red chilli powder from the market following a direction from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The company has been instructed to recall a specific batch of the product due to non-compliance with food safety norms. The issue is related to excessive pesticide residue, which is above the permitted limit set by FSSAI. The CEO of Patanjali Foods, Sanjeev Asthana, has assured that the company has taken immediate steps to inform its distributors and has released advertisements to notify customers who have purchased the product. Customers are advised to return the product to the place of purchase and receive a full refund.
The recall is limited to a small batch of four tonnes of “Red Chilli Powder (200 gram pack)” and is not expected to have a significant impact on the company’s operations. Patanjali Foods is undertaking an assessment of its agricultural produce suppliers and implementing measures to ensure strict quality control processes for the procurement of agricultural products. The company is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring a compliant supply chain.
Patanjali Foods is a leading FMCG player in India, operating in edible oils, food, and wind power generation sectors. The company reported a 21% increase in standalone net profit to ₹308.97 crore for the September quarter, and a 3% increase in total income to ₹8,198.52 crore during the second quarter of this fiscal year.