Patanjali Foods Receives Order Restricting Sale of Sorghum Flour Due to Pesticide Residues
Patanjali Foods Limited has received an order from the Office of Designated Officer (Food Safety), Civil Station, Kannur District, concerning a batch of Sorghum Flour. The order places a prohibition on the sale of this specific batch, which is limited exclusively to the Kannur District.The action follows the detection of maximum level of Pesticide Residues of Chlorpyriphos in the relevant batch of Sorghum Flour.
According to details provided by the company, the communication regarding the matter was received on June 20, 2026, from the Office of Designated Officer (Food Safety). The prohibition order directly relates to the presence of maximum level of Pesticide Residues of Chlorpyriphos in the batch of Sorghum Flour.
The financial implications noted by Patanjali Foods Limited indicate no material impact on its overall financial or operational activities, aside from the value associated with the restricted batch of Sorghum Flour.
A summary of the compliance details concerning the prohibition order is presented below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Company | Patanjali Foods Limited |
| Authority Involved | Office of Designated Officer (Food Safety), Civil Station, Kannur District |
| Date of Communication Receipt | June 20, 2026 |
| Violation Identified | Presence of maximum level of Pesticide Residues of Chlorpyriphos in Sorghum Flour |
| Restriction Imposed | Prohibition order of sale limited to Kannur District only |
Patanjali Foods Limited has stated that the company will file an appeal against the Order issued by the Designated Officer.
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