{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-17/dodla-dairy-fssai-prosecution-milk-sample","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-17/dodla-dairy-fssai-prosecution-milk-sample.md","title":"Dodla Dairy Milk Sample Declared Unsafe by FSSAI","headline":"FSSAI Prosecutes Dodla Dairy Over Unsafe Full Cream Milk Sample","description":"FSSAI has begun prosecution against Dodla Dairy after a full cream milk sample was declared unsafe, with detergent or caustic soda found and milk fat below the minimum.","section":"Regulation & Approvals","published_at":"2026-10-17T07:38:12+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-17T07:38:12+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["FSSAI initiated prosecution proceedings against Dodla Dairy after a full cream milk sample was declared unsafe.","A referral laboratory confirmed detergent or caustic soda in the sample, with milk fat below the required minimum.","FSSAI also began prosecution against Surya Food & Agro, maker of Priyagold biscuits, and Ueir Organic Foods over organic yellow raisins."],"companies":[{"name":"Dodla Dairy","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000298s/dodla-dairy","website":"http://www.dodladairy.com"},{"name":"Ueir Organic Foods","is_primary":false,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/005isb3/ueir-organic-foods","website":"https://ueirorganic.in"}],"source":{"publisher":"NDTV Profit","title":"Dodla Dairy Milk, Priyagold Biscuits Face FSSAI Heat Over Multiple Food Safety Violations","url":"https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/dodla-dairy-milk-priyagold-biscuits-face-fssai-heat-over-multiple-food-safety-violations-12198202"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Regulation & Approvals","Dodla Dairy","Ueir Organic Foods"],"body_markdown":"The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has initiated prosecution proceedings against [Dodla Dairy](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000298s/dodla-dairy) Ltd. over a full cream milk sample declared unsafe, [NDTV Profit](https://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/dodla-dairy-milk-priyagold-biscuits-face-fssai-heat-over-multiple-food-safety-violations-12198202) reported on October 17, 2026. The action followed a regulatory sample that failed prescribed milk-fat specifications and a referral laboratory finding of detergent or caustic soda.\n\n## Dodla Dairy's Milk Sample and the FSSAI Findings\n\nA regulatory sample of Dodla Dairy's full cream milk was initially declared substandard for failing to meet prescribed milk-fat specifications, according to NDTV Profit. Following an appeal, a referral laboratory reportedly confirmed that the sample was also unsafe due to the presence of detergent or caustic soda, while its milk-fat content remained below the required minimum.\n\nFSSAI said it has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and taking action against food businesses that compromise consumer safety. The authority also initiated prosecution proceedings against Surya Food & Agro Ltd., the manufacturer of Priyagold biscuits, and [Ueir Organic Foods](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/005isb3/ueir-organic-foods) Pvt. Ltd. over organic yellow raisins. Notices were issued to Narpadham Foods, Sun Ridges Health Carers and Sha Kantilal Jayantilal over hygiene, licensing and compliance concerns. The affected businesses have been directed to respond or submit compliance reports within stipulated periods.\n\n## Dodla Dairy's Scale and Quality Systems\n\nDodla Dairy is the second-largest private dairy company in India, with procurement spanning 5 states and products sold across 11 states, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records show the company adopted TecWork's web-based QualityPro QMS software in March 2026 to digitize quality management documentation across manufacturing operations, replacing manual Excel and Word-based processes with automated workflows. Dodla Dairy was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Hyderabad.\n\n## Earlier Dodla Dairy Developments\n\nDodla Dairy reported consolidated net sales of Rs 1,197.94 crore for June 2026, an 18.98% increase from the same period last year, Moneycontrol.com reported. The Ken reported in July 2026 that Dodla Dairy, a milk-first dairy company with a strong following in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, faces profitability challenges as a commodity-focused business with limited pricing power. CNBCTV18 reported in July 2026 that Dodla Dairy began increasing milk prices after procurement costs remained elevated due to lower-than-expected milk supplies.\n\n## What Comes Next for Dodla Dairy\n\nFSSAI has directed the affected businesses to respond or submit compliance reports within stipulated periods, NDTV Profit reported. The prosecution proceedings against Dodla Dairy follow the referral laboratory's confirmation of the unsafe sample.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}