Packaged Milk Safety Row: Amul, Mother Dairy Under Scrutiny Over Coliform Levels

• Trustified, an independent testing platform, claims Amul, Mother Dairy, and Country Delight milk samples failed quality and safety parameters.
• Trustified reported coliform levels in some Amul milk pouches up to 98 times higher than FSSAI limits and elevated Total Plate Count in Mother Dairy and Country Delight.
• Coliform bacteria, though not always seriously harmful, can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, especially in vulnerable groups, and indicate hygiene issues.
• Amul has dismissed the reports as fear-mongering, attributing potential issues to cold chain disruptions rather than manufacturing lapses.
• FSSAI has directed a nationwide crackdown on adulterated dairy products, while experts advise boiling pouch milk before consumption due to potential contamination.