Buckwheat Flour Controversy Spurs Health Alert in Noida

An FIR was lodged against a shop owner in Noida after several residents fell ill consuming buckwheat flour during Mahashivratri. The police and Food Safety Department have started inspections. Affected flour was traced to HD Spices’ warehouse, which has been sealed. Four individuals have been detained.

A shop owner in Noida faces an FIR after multiple residents reportedly became ill from consuming buckwheat flour, often used during Mahashivratri fasts, police sources said Tuesday.

Concerns emerged after inhabitants of Supertech Ecovillage-3, Royal Court Society, and Himalaya Pride Society encountered health issues post-consumption. Authorities were alerted by a local hospital on Monday concerning these incidents.

Subsequent inquiries led to the sealing of Prashant General Store in Royal Court Society, found lacking compliance, and the HD Spices warehouse in Chipiyana Buzurg. Ongoing investigations have resulted in the detention of four individuals linked to this production chain.

(With inputs from agencies.)