Nestle decides to take Maggi off the shelves across country
Manufacturer Nestle India decided to take Maggi off the shelves late on Thursday after six states, including national capital Delhi, imposed a ban on the instant noodles following a controversy over food safety fears.
"The trust of our consumers and the safety of our products is our first priority. Unfortunately, recent developments and unfounded concerns about the product have led to an environment of confusion for the consumer, to such an extent that we have decided to withdraw the product off the shelves, despite the product being safe," Nestle said in a press release posted on its website late on Thursday night.
The decision came on the day five states -- Assam, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand -- cracked the whip against the popular 'two-minute' noodles that is widely consumed across the country and contributes over a quarter to Nestle India’s revenues. At least 10 other states have sent samples of Maggi noodles for tests amid a widespread panic
Nestle decides to take Maggi off the shelves across country