Basmati rice is a staple in many Indian households; the grain item has acquired cultural significance in this part of the world. In this, India Gate, basmati rice by KRBL Ltd. is one of the most renowned brands in the market.
India Gate Basmati Rice Recalled
Recently, the company recalled one of its branded rice items. The company was made to recall the India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack (10 per cent Extra) from the market.
The reason behind this recall has officially been notified as ‘non-conformance with pesticide regulations.’ In this particular case, there are two specific pesticides that have been mentioned by the company in its press release. The two pesticides involved are Thiamethoxam and Isoprothiolane.
India Gate pure Basmati Rice has issued a recall because two pesticides residues which they use to grow it were found to be in excess. pic.twitter.com/zhDl2i9UXh
— Bharati Chaturvedi (@Bharati09) September 27, 2024
Excess Pesticide
According to reports, these two pesticides were found to be in the aforementioned India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack, in excess amount. In its statement, the company said, “Thiamethoxam and Isoprothiolane which were found to exceed the permissible limits specified by law.”
This recall affects the India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack (10 per cent Extra) Net Weight: 1.1 kg item. The product batch number is B-2693 (CD-AB) (DC-SJ) (BL6).
This recall is meant for the product manufactured in January 2024, with an expiry date of December 2025. Further, the company added, “We advise all consumers who have purchased the aforementioned product to discontinue use immediately and inform us on the below given contact details for further course of action.”
KRBL Shares Dip
KRBL Limited, which is the company that manufactures and markets the India Gate brand, saw its shares drop on Friday, September 27.
The company shares have dropped by 1.58 per cent or Rs 4.85, in the past 5 trading sessions. On Friday, September 27, the company shares further dipped. At the time of writing, the decline amounted to 1.52 per cent or Rs 4.65. This took the overall value of the shares to Rs 300.50.
