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Regulatory21 Jun 2026, 03:00 pm

Patanjali Foods Faces Prohibition Order on Sorghum Flour Batch

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Patanjali Foods Ltd has received a prohibition order from the Office of Designated Officer (Food Safety), Kannur District, regarding the sale of a specific batch of Sorghum Flour. The order cites the presence of maximum pesticide residues of Chlorpyriphos. The company has stated that there is no material financial or operational impact, except for the value of the affected batch. Patanjali Foods intends to file an appeal against this order.

Key Highlights

  • Patanjali Foods received a prohibition order for a Sorghum Flour batch.
  • Reason: Presence of maximum pesticide residues (Chlorpyriphos).
  • Impact is limited to the value of the specific batch.
  • Company plans to appeal the order.
  • Regulatory action taken by Food Safety authority in Kannur.