Maggi noodles safety concerns in India

Last updated

In May 2015, the Food and Drug Administration representatives from Barabanki, a district of Uttar Pradesh, India stated that samples of the product Maggi 2-Minute Noodles had unusually excessive levels of lead. This finding led to multiple market withdrawals and investigations in India and beyond. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

Timeline

Additional market bans

Some of India's biggest retailers (including Future Group's Big Bazaar, Easyday, and Nilgiris) imposed a nationwide ban on Maggi. [21] In addition, multiple state authorities in India found an unacceptable amount of lead, leading to bans in more than five other states. [22] [23]

Nepal indefinitely banned Maggi over concerns about the lead levels in the product. [24] Maggi noodles were subsequently withdrawn from the market of five African nations: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Sudan. [25]

Testing controversies

Company response

Maggi always insisted that their noodle product is safe. [32] Maggi recalled stock worth nearly ₹320 crore (₹3.2 Billion) from the shelves and paid ₹20 crores (₹200 million) to a cement factory to burn the product. In addition, the Corporate Affairs Ministry of India imposed a ₹640 crore (₹6.4 Billion) fine on Nestle India for the presence of MSG and lead beyond the permissible limit. [33]

Return to market

In India, Maggi products were returned to the shelves in November 2015, [34] [35] accompanied by a Nestlé advertising campaign to win back the trust of members of the Indian community. [36] At this time, the "Maggi anthem" by Vir Das and Alien Chutney was released. [37] Nestlé resumed production of Maggi at all five plants in India on 30 November 2015. [38] [39]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nestlé</span> Swiss multinational food company

Nestlé S.A. is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. It has been the largest publicly held food company in the world, measured by revenue and other metrics, since 2014. It ranked No. 64 on the Fortune Global 500 in 2017. In 2023, the company was ranked 50th in the Forbes Global 2000.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pot Noodle</span> Brand of instant noodle snack foods

Pot Noodle is a brand of instant noodle snack foods from the United Kingdom, available in a selection of flavours and varieties. This dehydrated food consists of noodles, assorted dried vegetables and flavouring powder. It is prepared by adding boiling water, which rapidly softens the noodles and dissolves the powdered sauce.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maggi</span> International food brand

Maggi is an international brand of seasonings, instant soups, and noodles that originated in Switzerland in the late 19th century. The Maggi company was acquired by Nestlé in 1947.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National Games of India</span> Indian sporting event

The National Games of India consist of various disciplines in which athletes from the different states of India participate against each other. The country's first few Olympic Games, now renamed as National Games, were held in North India (Delhi, Allahabad, Patiala, Madras, Calcutta and Bombay.

Smith & Jones is the brand name of instant noodles & sauces manufactured and distributed by Capital Foods Ltd India.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ching's Secret</span> Indian food company

Ching's Secret is a food brand founded in 1996 by Capital Foods and based in Mumbai, India. The Ching's Secret range of food products and ingredients include noodles, soups, sauces, masalas and chutneys. In 2024, Capital Foods was acquired by Tata Consumer Products for around ₹5,200 crore in an all-cash deal.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chaudhary Group</span> Nepalese conglomerate

Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global) is a multi-national conglomerate headquartered in Nepal. Its businesses include financial services, consumer goods, education, hospitality, energy, consumer electronics, real estate, biotech, and alternative medicine. The group owns 136 companies in 15 different business verticals across five continents.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Instant noodles</span> Noodles sold in a precooked and dried block with flavoring

Instant noodles, or instant ramen, is a type of food consisting of noodles sold in a precooked and dried block with flavoring powder and/or seasoning oil. The dried noodle block was originally created by flash-frying cooked noodles, and this is still the main method used in Asian countries; air-dried noodle blocks are favored in Western countries. Dried noodle blocks are designed to be cooked or soaked in boiling water before eating. Ramen, a Japanese adaptation of Chinese noodle soup, is sometimes used as a descriptor for instant noodle flavors by some Japanese manufacturers. It has become synonymous in the United States with all instant noodle products.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Food Safety and Standards Authority of India</span> Statutory body in India

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body under the administration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food articles, while also establishing standards to ensure food safety. The FSSAI was established by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which consolidated all former acts and orders related to food safety that were previously handled by various ministries and departments.

The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is an autonomous organization established by the government of India, engaged in research related to fishing and fish processing in the country. The institute has its headquarters in Matsyapuri, Willingdon Island, Kochi and is a subsidiary of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Agriculture, India.

Patanjali Ayurved is an Indian multinational conglomerate holding company, based in Haridwar. It was founded by Ramdev and Balkrishna in 2006. Its office is in Delhi, with manufacturing units and headquarters in the industrial area of Haridwar. The company manufactures cosmetics, ayurvedic medicine, personal care and food products. The CEO of the company, with a 94-percent share hold, is Balkrishna. Ramdev represents the company and makes strategic decisions. The company has faced various controversies over its misleading promotions and false claims for COVID-19 treatment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Buldak Ramen</span> South Korean brand of instant noodle

Buldak Ramen is a South Korean brand of instant noodle, produced by Samyang Foods since April 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Prima Taste</span> Singaporean food and beverage brand

Prima Taste, is a Singaporean food and beverage brand managed by Prima Food Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Prima Limited. The brand was designed for Singaporean expatriates living abroad. Its Laksa sauce kits were recommended by Singaporean chef, Janice Wong, as foodie souvenirs to take home during the 2018 North Korea–United States summit.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bagrrys India Limited</span> Indian food company

Bagrrys India Limited is an Indian multinational FMCG food-manufacturing company which manufactures the high-fiber breakfast cereals and health foods, headquartered in New Delhi, India. The company has two food brands in its portfolio ‘Bagrry's’ and ‘Lawrence Mills’.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sanjay Jain (advocate)</span> Indian lawyer and additional solicitor general

Sanjay Jain is a prominent Indian lawyer and former Additional Solicitor General of India. His legal career is marked by significant contributions to various fields of law, including constitutional issues, taxation, insolvency and public interest litigation.

Nestlé India Limited is the Indian subsidiary of Nestlé which is a Swiss multinational company. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana. The company's products include food, beverages, chocolate, and confectioneries.

Nestlé has been involved in a significant number of controversies and has been criticized a number of times for its business practices. Nestlé is the largest publicly held food company in the world, owning over 2000 different brands. Since the 1970s, the criticism of Nestlé increased, with criticism leveled at the company over marketing, slavery, product safety, and more.

References

  1. ↑ "Maggi controversy: Nestle India may be in loss again" . Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Beware! Eating 2 -Minute Maggi Noodles can ruin your Nervous System". news.biharprabha.com. 18 May 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Maggi Noodles Packets Recalled Across Uttar Pradesh, Say Food Inspectors: Report". New Delhi, India: NDTV. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  4. ↑ Sushmi Dey (16 May 2015). "'Maggi' under regulatory scanner for lead, MSG beyond permissible limit". The Times of India . Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  5. ↑ Najar, Nida (2015-06-05). "Nestlé Pulls Maggi Noodles From Shelves Across India". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. ↑ "Delhi govt bans sales of Maggi from its stores: Report". The Times of India . New Delhi, India. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Tewary, Amarnath (2015-06-03). "Maggi case: Bollywood actors face FIR". The Hindu. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  8. ↑ "Gujarat bans Maggi noodles for 30 days". The Times of India . Indo-Asian News Service. 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-06-07. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
  9. ↑ "Assam bans Maggi variety for 30 days". The Times of India. 5 June 2015.
  10. ↑ Dey, Sushmi (2015-06-05). "Centre may ban Maggi as other brands fail test in TN". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  11. ↑ "Andhra Pradesh bans maggi, Telangana awaits report". Deccan Chronicle. 6 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  12. ↑ Rajagopal, Krishnadas. "Did not order Maggi ban, FSSAI tells SC". The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  13. ↑ "FSSAI Order to Nestle India" (PDF). FSSAI, India. 5 June 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2015.
  14. ↑ "UK launches Maggi tests for lead content". The Economic Times. 2015-06-05. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  15. ↑ "Supreme Court denies to give clean chit to Maggie, orders to re-test". patrika.com.
  16. ↑ "Maggi will not be banned in Karnataka". Newskarnataka.com. 2015-06-27. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  17. ↑ Maulik Vyas (July 2015). "Bombay HC allows Nestle to export Maggi though ban continues in India – timesofindia-economictimes". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  18. 1 2 "US health regulator says lead in Maggi within acceptable levels". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 2015-08-13. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  19. ↑ "Ban on Maggi: High Court lifts ban, orders fresh tests within 6 weeks". Indian Express. 14 August 2015.
  20. ↑ Shibu Thomas (13 August 2015). "Relief for Nestle, Bombay HC sets aside food regulator's ban on Maggi". The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  21. ↑ "Future Group bans Maggi too: The two-minute death of a India's favourite noodle brand". Firstpost. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
  22. ↑ "North to south: 5 states ban two-minute Maggi noodles in a day | india". The Hindustan Times. 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  23. ↑ "Maggi noodles fail Lucknow lab test".
  24. ↑ "Nepal bans import, sale of Maggi noodles | world". The Hindustan Times. 4 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  25. ↑ "Maggi noodles withdrawn in East African supermarket". BBC News. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  26. ↑ "We Will Remove No MSG from the Maggi Noodles Label: Nestles Global CEO – NDTV Food". NDTV. 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  27. ↑ Rohan Venkataramakrishnan. "Nestlé's defence: It is only real (lead-free) Maggi when the noodles and masala are boiled in water". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  28. ↑ "Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 2015-06-09. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  29. ↑ "Maggi clears Bombay HC mandated lab tests: [Nestle] India". The Indian Express. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  30. ↑ Zimdahl, Robert L.; Arvik, Jon H.; Hammond, Paul B. (2010). "Lead in soils and plants: A literature review". CRC Critical Reviews in Environmental Control. 3 (1–4): 213. doi:10.1080/10643387309381602.
  31. ↑ Park, Alice (2010-03-15). "Study: Indian Spices, Powders Linked with Lead Poisoning – TIME". Time. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  32. ↑ "What testing methodology does Nestlé use? | MAGGI Noodles – Nestlé India | Nestlé India". Nestle.in. 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  33. ↑ Ruchika Shah (2015-10-30). "How much did Maggi ban cost Nestle India? & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  34. ↑ Bhusan, Ratna and Malviya, Sagar (17 October 2015): Maggi clears all tests, Nestle India to restart production within 2-3 weeks. Accessed on 19 February 2021.
  35. ↑ "Maggi noodles India ban: Celebrations as Nestle returns to shelves". News.com.au. 2015-11-10. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  36. ↑ marketing-interactive.com. "LOOK Maggi India's latest ploy to win back customers". marketing-interactive.com. Retrieved 2019-09-15.
  37. ↑ Goswami, Shreya (22 April 2016). "Try getting this Maggi song by Vir Das and Alien Chutney out of your head". India Today . Retrieved 5 August 2016.
  38. ↑ Bhargava, Yuthika. "Maggi noodles is back". The Hindu. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  39. ↑ "Nestle resumes Maggi noodles production at all plants in India : The Hindu – Mobile edition". The Hindu. 2015-11-30. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.