FSSAI says Nestle dairy whitener sample was unsafe in India

4 Oct 2026, 11:42 am IST·2 sources·High coverage confidence

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FSSAI said a sample of Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener in India was found non-compliant and unsafe. The analyst report called it substandard under the FSS Act, 2006.

Authorities told the hotel to stop selling the product right away. It is not stated in the available reporting whether there is a wider recall or how many samples were tested.

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Publisher's headline: “Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener sample found 'unsafe' in India, says regulator”

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What the reporting says

FSSAI said a sample of Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener in India was found non-compliant and unsafe, according to laboratory analysis reported on X. The analyst's report described the product as substandard and unsafe under the FSS Act, 2006. Authorities directed the hotel to stop selling the product immediately, but the reporting does not state the sample size or any wider recall.

Why it matters

FSSAI said a laboratory test in India found a Nestle low-fat dairy whitener sample non-compliant, and the food analyst report called it unsafe. Authorities told the hotel to stop selling the product immediately. The reporting does not say how many samples were tested, whether the issue affects other batches, or whether any broader action will follow. The main immediate effect is regulatory and reputational for the product.

FSSAI says Nestle dairy whitener sample was unsafe in India

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