FSSAI Bans Everest and Laljee Godhoo Hing Products Over Quality Violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the sale of compounded asafoetida (hing) products from Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after tests found them misbranded, substandard, and non-compliant with quality norms. Samples showed alcohol-soluble extract levels below the required 5%, with some containing excessive starch. While the hing products are banned, Everest's egg curry, chicken, and garam masalas were found non-compliant but not banned. FSSAI has requested action plans and warned of further measures if standards are not met.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 57/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 29 Aug, 11:59 am. Other outlets followed.