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Nepal Orders Recall of Dabur Honey Batch Due to Food Safety Failures

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Nepal's food safety authority has ordered a nationwide recall of over 500,000 jars of Dabur Honey, specifically batch number NB00477 manufactured in December 2025, after laboratory tests revealed it failed to meet mandatory food quality and hygiene standards. The Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DoFTQC) has instructed all retailers and distributors to immediately remove the product from shelves due to public health concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups.

  • The affected Dabur Honey product is the widely sold 500-gram glass jar, a high-selling item in Nepal and the South Asian region.
  • Businesses found continuing to sell the substandard batch could face legal action under Nepal’s Food Hygiene and Quality Act, 2081.
  • Honey is commonly used as a household remedy in Nepal and neighboring countries, raising concerns about potential contamination risks.
  • Health experts warn that substandard honey may contain harmful impurities, posing risks to individuals with weaker immune systems.

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