With the festival season around the corner, there’s a rise in demand for food items like samvat rice, buckwheat flour (kuttu atta), chestnut flour (singhara atta), milk and milk products such as Khoya and sweets, fruits, veggies, and more.

However, some unscrupulous Food Business Operators (FBOs) compromise quality for profit, risking consumer health. 

Especially concerning is the issue of contaminated Kuttu Atta, linked to past food poisoning incidents during festivals like Navratri. This could be due to selling old stock or improper storage leading to fungal infestation.  

To address these issues proactively and ensure consumer safety, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) urges all Commissioners of Food Safety of State / Union Territories (UTs) and Regional Directors of FSSAI to conduct inspections and sampling drives to exercise strict food safety vigilance on the manufacturing and sale of food items meant to be consumed during the festive season, particularly Kuttu Atta, Singhada Atta, Bhagar/Samak ke Chawal (Barnyard millet), milk and milk products such as Khoya and sweet in their respective jurisdictions.   

Food sellers are also reminded to follow good hygiene practices when handling and storing these items. 

Refer to the official notification from here.

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