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FSSAI prosecutes Priyagold maker over cattle-feed bran
Livemint··6h ago
FSSAI has begun prosecution of Surya Food and Agro, maker of Priyagold biscuits, after inspectors found cattle-feed bran used as a fibre source in production. Gunny bags were marked for animal consumption. The regulator had already suspended the firm's licence. Separate cases target Dodla Dairy over milk quality and UEIR Organic Foods over pesticide in raisins.
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What It Means For You
- A consumer complaint can trigger an FSSAI plant inspection and lab tests.
- Using animal-feed ingredients in human food can lead to licence suspension and court action.
- Cases proceed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
What's Happening
- Inspectors also flagged hygiene, pest control, storage and personnel gaps at Surya Food.
- A Dodla full-cream milk sample was called unsafe for detergent or caustic soda traces.
- UEIR Organic Foods faces action after pesticide residues in yellow raisins.
How The Cases Stack
- FSSAI said all three firms face prosecution for serious food safety violations.
- Surya's bran finding followed a complaint-led inspection of manufacturing practices.
- Referral lab results confirmed the Dodla milk sample was both unsafe and substandard.
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