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FSSAI Action: Priyagold Biscuits, Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods under scanner
- •FSSAI has initiated legal action against three companies for serious violations of food safety regulations.
- •Priyagold biscuits maker Surya Food and Agro was caught using animal feed bran to increase fiber content.
- •Dodla Dairy's milk samples failed tests, confirming the presence of detergent or caustic soda along with low fat.
- •UEIR Organic Foods faced strict action after pesticide residues were detected in its yellow raisin samples.
- •The food regulator aims to safeguard public health and ensure strict adherence to quality standards by manufacturers.
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FSSAI discovered that Surya Food and Agro was using bran intended for animal feed to increase fiber content in Priyagold biscuits. Authorities also found major shortcomings in factory cleanliness, pest control, raw material storage, and employee hygiene, which led to the suspension of the company's license and the initiation of legal action.
FSSAI found that samples of Dodla Dairy's full cream milk failed to meet mandated quality standards with lower fat content. A re-testing at a referral food laboratory confirmed the presence of detergent or caustic soda, rendering the milk unsafe and substandard, prompting authorities to approve legal proceedings.
FSSAI initiated legal proceedings against UEIR Organic Foods because pesticide residues were detected in the company's yellow raisin samples. Under food safety regulations, this contamination was classified as a serious violation, resulting in immediate regulatory action.
