Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Lotte Choco Pie Batch Declared Unsafe in Chhattisgarh, Recall Begins
Some people in a place called Durg, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, found out that a sweet snack called Choco Pie had too many chemicals that help keep food fresh.
Scientists tested it in a laboratory and said the chemicals were more than the allowed amount.
Because of that, the snack was called unsafe to eat.
The government said shops cannot sell this special batch of Choco Pie anymore.
Stores have to take it off the shelves and keep it away from customers.
The people in charge asked the company that makes Choco Pie to take the snack back from shops everywhere.
The company that makes it works from a city called Chennai.
Having too many of these chemicals can be bad for kids, so officials want to be very careful.
If anyone keeps selling the bad batch, they could get in trouble with the law.
A batch of Lotte Choco Pie was declared 'unsafe' in Chhattisgarh's Durg district after lab tests found preservatives above the prescribed limit.
The affected batch (672 gm, batch number NM10DC2) was manufactured on April 10, 2026, with an expiry date of April 9, 2027.
The district administration banned the sale, storage and distribution of the batch and directed retailers, wholesalers and distributors to isolate any stock.
The Food and Drug Administration, Durg escalated the matter to the state level and contacted the manufacturer in Chennai to facilitate a nationwide recall.
Officials said the excess preservative level is harmful to children and warned that legal action may be taken against anyone selling or distributing the prohibited batch.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration and district administration of Durg, Chhattisgarh, along with the manufacturer of Lotte Choco Pie based in Chennai.
- What
- A specific batch of Lotte Choco Pie was declared 'unsafe' due to preservatives above the permitted limit, leading to a ban and recall push.
- When
- The official order was issued on August 13, 2026; the laboratory report was dated July 21, 2026; the batch was manufactured on April 10, 2026.
- Where
- Durg district, Chhattisgarh, India; the sample was tested at Cali Lab Pvt. Ltd in Bhopal and the manufacturer is in Chennai.
- Why
- Laboratory testing found preservatives exceeding the permitted limit, classifying the product as 'unsafe' under the Food Safety and Standards Act and potentially harmful, especially to children.
- Product
- Lotte Choco Pie
- Batch number
- NM10DC2
- Pack size
- 672 gm
- Manufacture date
- April 10, 2026
- Expiry date
- April 9, 2027
- Test finding
- Preservatives above permitted limit, declared 'unsafe'
- Testing laboratory
- Cali Lab Pvt. Ltd, Bhopal
- Order date
- August 13, 2026