Hyderabad Panel Orders Rs 2 Lakh Payout Over Fungus in Butter Pack

A woman in Hyderabad found fungus growing in a packet of organic cooking butter she had bought. The consumer commission concluded that improper storage had caused the contamination of the product sold by the retailer. It held both the retailer and the manufacturer responsible for unfair trade practices and deficiency in service. The companies were directed to refund the purchase price and pay compensation for the mental agony the woman suffered. The case has also been referred to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).