Patanjali Foods Recalls Wheat Flour Batch Over Pesticide Residue Concerns

Patanjali Foods has been ordered to recall a batch of its wheat flour due to excessive pesticide residues. The Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety in Kottayam issued the order on July 20, 2026, citing that the batch contained Chlorpyrifos residues above the maximum tolerance limit.

The company received the communication via Speed Post on July 24, 2026, and subsequently disclosed the matter to stock exchanges. According to Patanjali Foods, the recall order does not have a material impact on its financial or operational activities.

The affected batch of wheat flour is subject to a recall, but the company limited the potential financial implication to its value. This isolated incident may not reflect broader quality control trends, and management will need to assess whether revisions to supply chain protocols are necessary to prevent similar pesticide residue violations in future batches.