FSSAI orders recall of Shalimar’s Chef coriander powder, Aquagri carrageenan

Food regulator FSSAI has directed Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries to recall Shalimar’s Chef coriander powder over excessive pesticide residues and Aquagri Processing to recall carrageenan found unsafe for cadmium after retesting.

— Source publishedSat, 12 Sept, 2026, 16:13 IST·First seen Sat, 12 Sept, 2026, 16:19 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

FSSAI ordered Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries to recall Shalimar's Chef coriander powder over excessive pesticide residues, and Aquagri Processing to recall

Key facts

  • 2 products
  • FSS Act, 2006
  • past six months

What changed

FSSAI ordered Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries to recall Shalimar's Chef coriander powder over excessive pesticide residues, and Aquagri Processing to recall carrageenan after cadmium testing found it unsafe. Both products were deemed non-compliant after retesting.

Why this matters

The FSSAI recalls highlight the need for tighter supplier testing, traceability and rapid recall readiness across packaged-food portfolios.

What to watch

  • FSSAI publication of recall lot details, distribution geography, retest results and compliance deadlines.
  • Whether FSSAI announces intensified sampling or advisory actions for spices, carrageenan, additives or high-risk ingredient supply chains.
  • Additional recalls, import alerts, product seizures or enforcement notices involving pesticide residues or cadmium.
  • Retailer and e-commerce delistings, consumer complaints, distributor returns or public statements from the affected brands.
  • Evidence of reformulation, supplier replacement, plant audits, certification upgrades or repeat non-compliance by the companies.