FSSAI Orders Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries, Aquagri Processing To Recall 2 Products Over Unsafe Samples

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the immediate recall of two food products after regulatory testing found them unsafe under prescribed food safety standards. The action covers Shalimar's Chef - Coriander Powder, linked to Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries, and a Carrageenan product manufactured by Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd.

FSSAI said laboratory testing found pesticide residues above prescribed limits in the coriander powder, while the Carrageenan sample did not meet the specified standard for cadmium. In both cases, the companies exercised their right to challenge the initial findings, but subsequent testing upheld the safety concerns. FSSAI Sets September 30 Deadline for Quick Commerce Platforms To Display Food Labels and Expiry Dates.

FSSAI Orders Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries, Aquagri Processing To Recall 2 Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued recall orders to two Food Business Operators (FBOs) under the FSS Act, 2006, following lab testing and evaluations.#FSSAIRecall pic.twitter.com/pTiHfiHTq5

— FSSAI (@fssaiindia) September 12, 2026

Why FSSAI Recalled Shalimar's Chef Coriander Powder

FSSAI ordered Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries to immediately recall Shalimar's Chef - Coriander Powder from the market. A regulatory sample was collected from the company's premises and tested for compliance with applicable food safety requirements.

The sample was found not satisfactory with respect to pesticide residues and did not conform to the prescribed standards. The product sample was subsequently classified as "Unsafe". The company was given an opportunity to challenge the findings and opted to appeal. The second portion of the sample was then sent for retesting. FSSAI Bans Sale of Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Powder After Samples Fail Quality Tests.

The retest again found the sample unsatisfactory with respect to pesticide residues. FSSAI said, "Based on the findings, the product "Shalimar's Chef - Coriander Powder" has been found to be unsafe and its manufacture is in contravention of the applicable provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 and the Rules/Regulations made thereunder."

Why Aquagri Processing's Carrageenan Was Recalled

A similar action has been taken against Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd over its Carrageenan product.

A regulatory sample collected by FSSAI's Southern Region was found not satisfactory with respect to cadmium and did not conform to the specifications prescribed under the applicable regulations. The Food Analyst consequently opined that the submitted food sample was "Unsafe".

Aquagri Processing also exercised its right to appeal. The second portion of the sample was examined by a Referral Food Laboratory. The laboratory upheld the safety concern, with the retest producing the same result.

"Based on the findings of the Referral Food Laboratory, the product "Carrageenan" has been found to be unsafe, and its manufacture is in contravention of the applicable provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 and the Rules/ Regulations made thereunder," the regulator said while passing the recall order.

What FSSAI Has Ordered

FSSAI has directed the concerned food business operators to immediately recall the implicated products from the market. The companies are required to undertake the necessary measures under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017.

The recall orders follow laboratory testing and subsequent evaluation of the disputed samples. FSSAI's latest account confirms that the safety concerns remained after the companies exercised their right to appeal.

FSSAI's food recall system provides consumers and other stakeholders with access to information about unsafe or non-compliant food products withdrawn from the market. The regulator's recall portal was updated as recently as September 8, 2026.

What The Tests Found

The two cases involve different food-safety concerns. For Shalimar's Chef - Coriander Powder, the issue was pesticide residues exceeding the prescribed requirements. For Carrageenan, the regulatory concern involved cadmium levels that did not conform to the applicable specifications. In both cases, the products were ultimately classified as unsafe following additional laboratory examination.

The latest recalls come as FSSAI has increased enforcement activity against food business operators and other companies.

The Economic Times reported that the regulator has stepped up enforcement actions against food businesses and e-commerce companies in recent months, with actions also being publicised through its social media platforms. The regulator has also taken action involving energy drinks, alcoholic beverages and notices to several five-star hotels.

The two recall orders add to the regulatory focus on laboratory testing, compliance with prescribed standards and removal of products considered unsafe.

What Consumers Should Know

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should check product details against the recall information issued by FSSAI and avoid using products covered by the recall. FSSAI maintains a public food-recall information system designed to help consumers and stakeholders stay informed about unsafe or non-compliant food products withdrawn from the market.

The latest action against Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries and Aquagri Processing also demonstrates the role of retesting and referral laboratories in resolving challenges to regulatory food-safety findings.

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