Nestle India was asked to recall Maggi noodles as its samples were found to be containing more than permissible limits of lead and were also violating the labelling requirement, the government on Tuesday said.
“Samples of Nestle’s Maggi noodles were found to be containing more than the permissible limit of 2.5 ppm of lead and also violating the labelling requirements about presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
“Based on the test results reported from different States, confirming presence of lead beyond permissible limit, an order dated June 5, 2015, was issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directing Nestle India to recall its Maggi Noodles,” Health Minister J.P. Nadda said in the Rajya Sabha.
The FSSAI had advised the Commissioners of Food Safety of all the States and UTs to draw and test the samples of Noodles and allied products of other brands as well, Mr. Nadda said.
