Cumin Recall
FSSAI orders recall of Everest cumin powder after tests find excessive pesticides.
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The recalled cumin powder was identified as batch No. E080668761.
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At Creative Bakers, inspectors reported dirt, grease, dust, cobwebs and flies in food-production and handling areas; perishable raw materials were left in the open, and storage containers were rusted and inadequately cleaned.
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Everest was also instructed to submit prescribed recall information and status reports within stipulated timelines.
India's food safety regulator ordered Everest Food Products to recall a batch of cumin powder after tests found dangerous pesticides inside. FSSAI confirmed the powder contained Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam — two pesticides — at levels above what the law allows. A second laboratory verified the sample was unsafe to eat.
The recalled batch, labeled E080668761, was discovered during an inspection at a Goa resort. Everest must report back on how it is fixing the problem and handling the recall. In a separate case, FSSAI also shut down Creative Bakers and Confectioners for serious dirt and pest problems at their bakery.
How Pesticides Got Into Everest's Cumin
FSSAI found two harmful pesticides in the cumin powder: Azoxystrobin and Thiamethoxam. Both chemicals were present in amounts higher than India's legal limits. A referral lab — a second testing facility — confirmed the results, proving the powder was genuinely unsafe.
The contaminated spice came from batch E080668761. FSSAI ordered Everest to pull this batch off store shelves right away. The company must also keep detailed records of where the powder went and how it was removed from shops.
Everest Must Explain What Went Wrong
Everest has deadlines to meet. The company must submit recall information and progress reports to FSSAI by set dates. FSSAI wants to know exactly what corrective steps Everest is taking to prevent this from happening again.
The Statesman reported that FSSAI is monitoring the recall closely. If Everest fails to follow through, the regulator could pursue stricter penalties. The company now faces serious pressure to prove its safety standards work.
Bakery Shut Down Over Filthy Conditions
In a separate action, FSSAI suspended Creative Bakers' license after inspectors found severe hygiene failures. The bakery had dirt, grease, dust, cobwebs, and flies throughout its food-handling areas. Raw materials sat exposed on floors instead of being properly stored.
Storage containers at Creative Bakers were rusted and not cleaned properly. FSSAI ordered the bakery to stop all food operations immediately. The company must fix these problems before it can reopen and bake again.
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