Health & Environment
FSSAI Recalls Coriander Powder and Carrageenan Over Safety Issues
The Indian Express2h
THE BRIEF
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued recall orders for Shalimar's Chef coriander powder and carrageenan following lab tests that found safety violations.
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The coriander powder sample was found unsafe due to pesticide residues exceeding prescribed standards, while carrageenan was deemed unsatisfactory regarding cadmium levels.
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Dietician Kanikka Malhotra noted that consumers cannot detect pesticide residues through senses and recommended buying whole coriander seeds to grind fresh at home.