NEW DELHI: At least 10 Indian states have ordered to remove instant noodles from shelves after test revealed the snack contain high percentage of lead then permitted.
According to details, Indian states have either ordered the withdrawal of the Maggi noodles from shops or ordered the testing of noodle samples, prior to taking action against its maker, Nestle India Limited.
The sales of the famous snack also damaged following laboratory test which revealed the noodles contained lead and the chemical flavor enhancer monosodium glutamate, or MSG, at levels higher than the legal minimum.
The Delhi government has decided to file a case against the company and was Wednesday meeting officials of Nestle India, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Nestle SA.
In a statement, Nestle India said the noodles were safe to eat and lead levels were well within limits.
