Agra/ Lucknow/ Vadodra, May 23 (ANI): Food inspectors have been seizing stocks of Maggi noodles and sending samples to laboratory for inspection after high lead content was found during tests in Uttar Pradesh.
Food inspectors have ordered Nestle India to recall a batch of Maggi noodles from shops across the country, saying the product contained dangerous levels of lead. The Food safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Uttar Pradesh said high lead content was found during routine tests on two dozen packets of instant noodles, manufactured by Nestle in India.
The scientists also found high levels of added monosodium glutamate (MSG), a taste enhancer, in the noodles.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Agra city, officials have seized and sealed 89 packets of the food product. Meanwhile, the situation is similar across Gujarat state.
Nestle India, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Nestle SA (NESN.VX), however had said it had strict safety and quality controls in place for all raw materials used to make Maggi noodles.
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Uttar Pradesh Foodsafety and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner PK Singh, has said that Nestle has given representation in the matter.
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