Maggi controversy: Delhi govt summons Nestle officials, WB convenes high-level meeting

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, June 03, 2015: Officials of Nestle India will meet the Delhi government officials on Wednesday in the wake of a controversy related to Maggi noodles, which has failed to conform to food safety norms.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal Food Department has convened a high-level meeting today to take a view on the ongoing controversy surrounding Maggi noodles.

The Delhi government had on Tuesday said it would initiate a case against the Indian arm of Swiss multinational giant after it found that tested samples of Maggi noodles were unsafe for consumption

Samples of the noodles tested in Delhi were found to contain lead in amounts exceeding prescribed limits.

The government had on Tuesday said that more action may follow, including possible ban on the famous ’2-minute’ instant noodle after the final report of the lab testing was received.

“Out of 13 samples taken last week, 10 have been found to be containing lead more than the permissible limit. Eighty percent of the samples failed. The officials (of Nestle India which manufactures Maggi noodles) will be called tomorrow (Wednesday) and further action will be taken,” Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Tuesday.

 

Courtesy: Zeenews