Lead in Maggi 'below permissible limits' The True Path

Nestle SA's Maggi noodles comply with food safety standards, authorities in India's Goa state said, in the first such ruling since the popular instant snack was pulled from stores after another state lab reported high lead content.

Nestle was drawn into its worst crisis in India when food safety inspectors in Uttar Pradesh found high lead content in some noodle samples. That resulted in a nationwide
recall of Maggi noodles which authorities deemed "unsafe
and hazardous."

The Swiss food and beverage maker challenged the findings
in court, which last week asked for a retest of the samples.
On Wednesday, the Food and Drugs Administration of Goa
said it had sent Maggi samples to a local government-
approved laboratory for testing in June following the recall.

"This is a total report and the lab testing shows that Maggi
samples are in compliance with the food safety standards
as per the Food Safety and Standards Rules," Goa FDA
director Salim Veljee said by phone. "Lead is below
permissible limits."

Nestle India did not immediately respond to an emailed
request for comment. Its shares were up 5.8 per cent in
morning trade versus a 0.8 per cent rise in the broader
market.

Nestle India reported a second-quarter loss last Wednesday
after a plunge in sales following the recall.

"Nestle India is making all efforts and will continue to
engage with authorities to bring Maggi Noodles back on the
shelves," Managing Director Suresh Narayanan said last
week.

Source:emirates247