FSSAI Orders Everest Cumin Powder Recall Over Excess Pesticide Residues
FSSAI ordered Everest Food Products to recall Batch No. E080668761 of pre-packed cumin powder after tests found azoxystrobin and thiamethoxam pesticide residues above limits. Sample from Goa was declared unsafe; referral lab confirmed. Company must recall immediately and report. Scroll below to know more.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Sunday, October 4, directed Everest Food Products Private Limited to immediately recall a batch of its pre-packed cumin powder after laboratory tests found pesticide residues exceeding prescribed maximum limits. The sample was declared “unsafe” under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Sample Collection and Initial Findings
A regulatory sample of the pre-packed cumin powder was drawn from the premises of Riverside Resorts & Holiday Homes Pvt. Ltd. in Goa. The Food Analyst’s report detected residues of azoxystrobin and thiamethoxam above the permitted levels. On this basis, the sample was classified as unsafe. FSSAI Finds Dirt, Pests and Poor Storage at Creative Bakers and Confectioners; Licence Suspended.
FSSAI Orders Everest To Recall Cumin Powder Batch Over Excess Pesticide Residues
2️⃣ Product Recall Order: M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited has been directed to immediately recall "Pre-packed Cumin Powder" after tests declared the sample "UNSAFE".(2)2
#FoodSafety #FSSAINotice #FSSAIAction
— FSSAI (@fssaiindia) October 4, 2026
Confirmation by Referral Laboratory
The food business operator was given an opportunity to appeal the analyst’s findings. The sample was then sent to the Referral Food Laboratory, which confirmed the results. Both azoxystrobin and thiamethoxam remained above the prescribed maximum limits, upholding the “unsafe” declaration.
Recall Directions and Company Obligations
FSSAI has ordered the entire implicated batch - Batch No. E080668761 - to be recalled from the market without delay. The company must maintain complete records of the recalled product, submit the required recall information and status reports within stipulated timelines, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence. A report is also to be submitted once the recall is completed. FSSAI Suspends TCF Chocolates, Shivam Agro Licences Over Pests, Expired Colours, Hygiene Lapses.
The action forms part of FSSAI’s ongoing enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with food safety standards across the country. Consumers who have purchased the affected batch are advised to check the packaging details and follow any further guidance issued by the regulator or the company.
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