The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Everest Food Products to recall pre-packed cumin powder from the market after sample tests found it unsafe for consumption.
The order places the product under regulatory action following testing by the food regulator. Related reports said the tests found pesticide residues above permitted limits in the cumin powder.
What the tests found
The available reporting says the product failed sample testing. It also indicates that the finding was confirmed after two tests, with the cumin powder assessed as unsafe for consumption.
The reported issue concerns pre-packed cumin powder sold by Everest Food Products. The recall instruction applies to removing the product from the market.
Regulatory action
FSSAI issued the direction to Everest Food Products after the testing findings. further details about the quantity involved, specific packaging information or the locations where the product was sold is not yet available.
Conclusion
FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to recall its pre-packed cumin powder after tests found it unsafe for consumption, with related reports identifying pesticide residues above permitted limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which product is being recalled?
The product is pre-packed cumin powder made by Everest Food Products.
Q. Who ordered the recall?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, or FSSAI, ordered the recall.
Q. Why was the recall ordered?
Sample tests found the cumin powder unsafe for consumption.
Q. What did related reports identify in the product?
Related reports said testing found pesticide residues above permitted limits.
Q. How many tests were reported?
The available reporting said the product was found unsafe after two tests.
