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Odisha Flags Specific Batch of Choco Pie Over Safety Concerns for Children
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 07:17 AM
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A special report by Kanak News Odisha reveals that a particular batch of Choco Pie has been flagged by authorities over possible safety issues, prompting warnings against its distribution to children.
Kanak News Odisha has launched a special investigation into a recent controversy surrounding the popular snack Choco Pie. The report confirms that a specific production batch has been officially flagged by food‑safety officials due to concerns that it may not meet required health standards.
The flagging action follows preliminary laboratory tests that indicated the presence of substances exceeding permissible limits, although the exact nature of the contaminant has not been disclosed publicly. Regulators have therefore advised that the affected batch be withdrawn from all retail outlets until a thorough safety assessment is completed.
State health authorities have issued an advisory urging parents and caregivers to refrain from giving the flagged Choco Pie to children. Retailers have been instructed to remove the identified stock from shelves and to cooperate with inspection teams for traceability.
The department has pledged to expedite a full recall if the final analysis confirms any health risk, and it has promised to keep the public informed through regular updates.
The flagging action follows preliminary laboratory tests that indicated the presence of substances exceeding permissible limits, although the exact nature of the contaminant has not been disclosed publicly. Regulators have therefore advised that the affected batch be withdrawn from all retail outlets until a thorough safety assessment is completed.
State health authorities have issued an advisory urging parents and caregivers to refrain from giving the flagged Choco Pie to children. Retailers have been instructed to remove the identified stock from shelves and to cooperate with inspection teams for traceability.
The department has pledged to expedite a full recall if the final analysis confirms any health risk, and it has promised to keep the public informed through regular updates.