Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on June 4, 2015, said that safety checks on Maggi instant noodles had been ordered, and action in the matter would be taken only after test reports were in.
While addressing a press conference, Paswan said, "The union government had taken suo motu cognizance of the matter and ordered the checks. No one could be held guilty just on the basis of accusations. There are reports that Maggi noodles contain lead beyond permissible limits. It is being checked. Let the reports come in and the government will take action accordingly."
With Consumers Wary, Maggi Noodles Off Store Shelves in Several Parts of India
Amid growing health concerns, the sale of Maggi instant noodles has taken a hit with grocery shops and chains like Big Bazaar removing it from their shelves.
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The minister also said that the matter ought to be probed thoroughly since it was related to the health of children and was thus serious.
Source: Medindia
Following Supplyco's Footsteps, Kerala Bakeries also Decide Not to Sell Maggi
A day after Supplyco decided not to sell Maggi instant noodles at its outlets, it was the turn of bakeries in the state to do the same on June 3, 2015.
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Maggi Noodles Taken Off Shelves in Walmart India, Big Bazaar and Kendriya Bhandar
The recall was due to Walmart's policy that required all their suppliers to have valid Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses.
16 Samples of Maggi Collected in Bihar and Sent to Kolkata Laboratory for Testing
There is no testing facility in Bihar. So samples of Maggi noodles from across the state, including Patna, and have been sent to labs in Kolkata.
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