According to the complaint, the dermatologist’s videos and reels claimed that items such as Nandini cream buns, strawberry-flavoured powdered milk, and ready beverages contained toxic chemicals and artificial additives, lacking natural ingredients and posing long-term health risks like autoimmune diseases or cancer. These assertions directly challenged the credibility of one of India’s most recognised dairy portfolios.

The posts also questioned how such products secured approval from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), amplifying public concern over food safety and regulatory oversight. The allegations extended to criticising the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) — the government-owned cooperative behind Nandini — for purportedly prioritising profits over consumer health.

In response to the claims, KMF issued a firm denial through an official press release, calling the accusations “baseless and misleading.” The federation reiterated its strict adherence to food safety standards and statutory compliance, including approvals by FSSAI, and warned that the misinformation had sown unnecessary confusion among millions of loyal Nandini consumers.