Sale of Tata Tea Kanan Devan Classic Tea prohibited in Virudhunagar district
Food safety officials in Virudhunagar district have prohibited the sale of Tata Tea Kanan Devan Classic Tea after finding pesticide residue levels exceeding safety standards. The manufacturer has been ordered to recall the product until quality standards are met.
Why it matters
This highlights the enforcement of food safety regulations and the potential health risks associated with agricultural chemical residues in consumer goods.
The District Designated Officer (Food Safety) has issued Prohibition and Recall Orders under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 against Tata Tea Kanan Devan Classic Tea as it contained pesticides more than the prescribed maximum residue level.
The prohibition and recall order issued on Wednesday will be in force in Virudhunagar district.
In a statement, Designated Officer S. Mariappan has said that as part of collection of 60 legal samples every month, food safety officials collected samples of Tata Tea Kanan Devan Classic Tea in July. The food analysis report said the tea contained two pesticides, Acetamiprid and Cypermethrin, more than the prescribed maximum residue level that would cause health hazard.
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