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FSSAI Orders Recall of Raisins Amid Pesticide Residue Concerns
✍️ TOI India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recalled batches of raisins found to contain pesticide residues exceeding permissible limits, citing consumer safety.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced a recall of several batches of raisins after laboratory tests revealed pesticide residues that surpassed the maximum residue limits set by the authority. The affected products were produced by three different manufacturers and were distributed across multiple states.
According to FSSAI officials, the pesticide levels detected in the recalled raisins exceeded the permissible thresholds, raising concerns about potential health risks for consumers. The authority has instructed the manufacturers to withdraw the products from the market and to submit detailed reports on the measures taken to prevent future contamination.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled raisins are advised to check the batch numbers on the packaging and to return the items to the point of purchase for a refund. FSSAI has also opened a dedicated helpline for inquiries related to the recall.
The recall underscores the agency’s commitment to enforcing food safety standards and protecting public health. FSSAI has reiterated that it will continue to monitor the supply chain and conduct random inspections to ensure compliance with safety norms.
According to FSSAI officials, the pesticide levels detected in the recalled raisins exceeded the permissible thresholds, raising concerns about potential health risks for consumers. The authority has instructed the manufacturers to withdraw the products from the market and to submit detailed reports on the measures taken to prevent future contamination.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled raisins are advised to check the batch numbers on the packaging and to return the items to the point of purchase for a refund. FSSAI has also opened a dedicated helpline for inquiries related to the recall.
The recall underscores the agency’s commitment to enforcing food safety standards and protecting public health. FSSAI has reiterated that it will continue to monitor the supply chain and conduct random inspections to ensure compliance with safety norms.