Amid the ongoing controversy over the adulteration of Tirupati laddus, the Union Health Ministry has issued a show cause notice to a ghee-supplying company.
The health ministry received samples from four companies, out of which one company's samples failed the quality test, revealing adulteration.
The row erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients and animal fat were used in Tirupati laddus during the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government.
The YSRCP, in turn, has accused Naidu of indulging in heinous allegations for political gains.Naidu subsequently announced a Special Investigation Team to probe these claims. Naidu has announced a Special Investigation Team to probe these claims. As the controversy continues to reverberate nationwide, various quarters are demanding steps to safeguard the sanctity of Hindu temples and their 'prasadam'.