Patanjali Foods Ordered to Recall Batch of Wheat Flour Over Pesticide Residue Levels
Patanjali Foods Limited has been ordered by a food safety authority to recall the sale of a batch of Wheat Flour due to the presence of exceeding maximum tolerance levels of Chlorpyriphos pesticide residues. The company received the order on July 24, 2026, from the Office of The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety in Kottayam.The action stems from an investigation where the authority found that the batch contained exceeding maximum tolerance limits of Pesticide Residues of Chlorpyriphos. Consequently, a recall order of sale has been issued for the affected Wheat Flour batch.
Details regarding the regulatory action and product integrity are summarized below:
| Detail | Particulars |
|---|---|
| Authority | Office of The Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Kottayam- 686002. |
| Order Date | July 20, 2026. |
| Violation Found | Presence of exceeding maximum tolerance limit of Pesticide Residues of Chlorpyriphos in Wheat Flour of a Batch. |
| Action Taken | Recall order of sale of Wheat Flour of a Batch. |
Patanjali Foods Limited stated that there is no material impact on the company's financial or operational activities resulting from this order, apart from the specific value corresponding to the recalled batch of Wheat Flour. The company has taken no action in response to the communication received so far.
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