Effective July 29, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Sun Organic Industries Pvt Ltd to immediately recall its entire batch of Wonderland Raisins after regulatory samples were found to contain pesticide residues exceeding maximum prescribed limits, according to an FSSAI statement published on social media.
What Changed: Regulatory Finding and Recall Order
The FSSAI stated that regulatory samples taken by the Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) of its Northern Region Office were "non-conforming" to the prescribed standards under the FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. The samples were reported as unsafe by both National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad and the Referral Laboratory, NIFTEM-K due to the presence of pesticide residue exceeding maximum prescribed limits.
Since the food samples were found to be unsafe and manufactured in contravention of the FSS Act, 2006, the Competent Authority directed the food business operator (FBO) — Sun Organic Industries Pvt Ltd — to immediately recall the entire batch of Raisins (Brand name: Wonderland Raisins) and to take measures prescribed under the FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations.
Who Is Affected: Scope of Application
This recall order directly affects Sun Organic Industries Pvt Ltd, the manufacturer and packer of the non-compliant raisins. Importers, distributors, and retailers handling Wonderland Raisins from the affected batch may also be required to cooperate with the recall. The FSSAI recall procedure applies to all food business operators in India who manufacture, import, or distribute food products that are found to be unsafe or non-compliant. Companies exporting similar products to India should note that pesticide residue limits are strictly enforced and any exceedance triggers a mandatory recall.
Compliance Obligations and Deadlines
Sun Organic Industries has been directed by FSSAI to:
- Initiate the recall immediately.
- Submit recall information to the FSSAI.
- Maintain recall status reports of the recovered food.
- Take corrective measures to prevent recurrence of such non-compliance.
The recall is governed by the FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, which outline the steps a food business operator must follow when a product is found to be unsafe. The company must report progress to the FSSAI until the recall is completed.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Under the FSS Act, 2006, non-compliance with a recall order can result in penalties including fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. The Act provides for penalties for manufacturing, storing, or selling unsafe food, with fines up to ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000) and imprisonment up to six months for first convictions, and higher penalties for subsequent offences. The exact penalty in this case will depend on the findings of the regulatory proceedings.
Resources and Guidance Sources
The FSSAI is the primary regulatory body overseeing this recall. Guidance on the FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations is available on the FSSAI website. Companies dealing with food imports or exports to India should consult the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for the latest standards and testing protocols. The National Food Laboratory, Ghaziabad and NIFTEM-K serve as referral laboratories for testing.
Trade compliance officers and customs brokers handling agricultural products (HS Code 0806 for grapes, dried) must ensure that imported raisins comply with India's maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides. This incident underscores the need for robust supply chain testing and documentation to avoid recalls and regulatory action.
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