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Detergent in Milk and Cattle Feed in Biscuits Triggers FSSAI Action
- •The FSSAI has initiated strict legal action against three leading food companies for manufacturing substandard and unsafe products.
- •Surya Food & Agro used bran meant for cattle feed instead of dietary fiber in its biscuits, leading to criminal proceedings after license cancellation.
- •Laboratory tests on samples from Dodla Dairy confirmed the presence of detergent and caustic soda alongside low fat content.
- •UEIR Organic Foods faced legal action after tests proved that its yellow raisins contained extremely high levels of pesticide residues.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action and criminal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro, Dodla Dairy, and UEIR Organic Foods after tests proved they manufactured substandard and unsafe food products containing contaminants like detergent, cattle feed, and high pesticide residues.
The three leading companies facing legal action by the FSSAI are Surya Food & Agro, which used cattle feed bran instead of dietary fiber in biscuits, Dodla Dairy, whose milk contained detergent and caustic soda, and UEIR Organic Foods, whose yellow raisins had high pesticide levels.
Tests revealed that Surya Food & Agro used cattle feed bran instead of dietary fiber in its biscuits, resulting in the cancellation of its license and subsequent criminal proceedings. Meanwhile, laboratory tests on Dodla Dairy's full cream milk confirmed the presence of detergent and caustic soda alongside low fat content.
