Patanjali Foods, led by Baba Ramdev, faced a setback on Thursday as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ordered the recall of a batch of its red chilli powder. The recall was prompted by the product’s failure to meet the FSSAI’s regulations concerning contaminants, toxins, and residues.
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In an official filing, Patanjali Foods revealed that the FSSAI had issued the recall order on January 13, 2025, which the company received on January 16, 2025. The batch of red chilli powder, labeled Batch No. AJD2400012, did not comply with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, leading to the recall.
This issue comes at a time when Patanjali is already embroiled in legal troubles. Recently, Dabur India filed a lawsuit against Patanjali over an advertisement related to chyawanprash. Dabur accused Patanjali of spreading misleading claims, asserting that the ad went beyond fair competition and damaged Dabur’s brand image. In the disputed ad, Patanjali claimed its chyawanprash contained 51 herbs, suggesting Dabur’s product only had 40. Dabur further alleged that the ad implied their chyawanprash was unsafe for children due to the presence of mercury, a claim that was labeled false and harmful to their reputation.
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This is not the first time Patanjali has faced scrutiny over its advertising practices, with previous incidents raising concerns about misleading claims and potential damage to competitors’ trust in the market.
