The plastic milk pouches sent for recycling are used for a variety of purposes, especially in making tarpaulins. Bandopadhyay says the situation in India is way different from what exists in the West.

What is pouch milk? Pouch milk is packed in plastic bags and brought daily from local dairies. The milk is pasteurized, which is heated to destroy harmful bacteria and is thus safe for drinking.

Another December recall is getting upgraded after health officials determined a higher risk. The U.S. Food and Drug ...