Patanjali Foods Ltd has issued a recall of 4 tons of red chilli powder from the market due to non-conformity with food safety norms as per the directions of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI had found that the product samples contained pesticide residues above the maximum permitted limit. Patanjali Foods CEO Sanjeev Asthana stated that the company has taken immediate steps to inform its distribution partners and released advertisements to reach out to consumers who have purchased the product, urging them to return it for a full refund.
The company emphasizes that the value and volume of the recalled product is small and that it is taking measures to ensure stringent quality control processes for procurement of agricultural produce and compliance with FSSAI regulations. Patanjali Foods is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring a fully compliant supply chain.
The FSSAI issued an order on January 13, directing Patanjali Foods to recall the affected batch of red chilli powder due to non-conformity with Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011. Patanjali Foods is a leading FMCG player in India, with a presence in edible oils, food, and FMCG sectors, and has reported a 21% increase in standalone net profit for the second quarter of the current fiscal year.