The health ministry received samples from four companies, out of which one company's samples failed the quality test, revealing adulteration.

Years ago, KMF supplied ghee to the temple in Tirupati to make laddus. Later, with a change in leadership in the temple committee, the order was cancelled, and tenders were called. KMF did not supply ghee as the company could not match the lowest quoted price.

The country's food safety regulator has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based firm for allegedly supplying substandard ghee to temple authority Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam even as the chorus for a thorough probe and strict action over the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus grew louder.

After random inspections found adulterated ghee, FSSAI issued a show-cause notice to a supplier for Tirumala temple. Union health minister J P Nadda r

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based firm for allegedly supplying substandard ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. This development comes amid widespread concerns and calls for a thorough probe into the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.

In an effort to restore faith and sanctity, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) performed purification rituals around the temple, including areas where ingredients and ghee are stored. The temple’s chief priests Monday conducted the rituals from 6 am to 10 am.

In the wake of Tirupati Laddu adulteration allegations, the FSSAI has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based firm for supplying substandard ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam, official sources said on Monday.

This action comes amid growing concerns regarding the quality of ghee used in the preparation of Laddu Prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala.

FSSAI issues show-cause notice to A.R. Dairy for supplying substandard ghee to Tirupati temple, sparking investigation.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a show cause notice to AR Dairy over allegations of supplying adulterated ghee for Tirumala laddoos.