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Giant corporate Nestle is being targetted virtually across India over a controversy that has engulfed its top seeling product Maggi noodles, a favourite for adults and children, allegedly for exceeding the quantum of substances that can be harmful to people. Here are 5 blows dealt to Maggi noodles today:<br><br>(AP)
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Maggi banned in Delhi for 15 days<br><br> Acting tough, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi today banned the sale of popular Maggi noodles for 15 days and asked the Indian arm of Swiss manufacturer Nestle to withdraw the existing stock. Announcing the decision, Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain said that a fresh stock of Maggi noodles will be tested following which a decision will be taken. "We have asked Nestle India to withdraw Maggi noodles stocks within 15 days," Jain said.<br>(Image courtesy: Maggi India)
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Maggi in further soup, retailers take it off shelves<br><br> Retail chain Future Group has stopped selling Maggi noodles across its stores in the wake of food safety issues, dealing a further blow to Nestle India. The move follows country-wide probe against the 'two-minute' instant food brand for alleged presence of lead and taste enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) beyond permissible limits. Modern retail outlets like Big Bazaar run by the Future Group contribute a large chunk of sales for FMCG firms, including Nestle.<br>(Image courtesy: Maggi India)
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Army asks personnel not to consume Maggi<br><br> The Army today issued an advisory asking its personnel not to consume Maggi noodles and directed military canteens to set aside the existing stock of the popular snack until further orders. The order issued in the evening, comes in the wake of a controversy over alleged presence of lead and taste enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) in the noodles beyond permissible limits. The order, in a fresh setback to brand owner Nestle, covers over 1000 army canteens and the complete 13-lakh strong army. Maggi is one of the most consumed food item among the army personnel. <br>(Image courtesy: Maggi India)
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Maggi noodles in deeper soup: Centre files complaint before NCDRC<br><br> In further troubles for Nestle over Maggi noodles issue, the government has filed a complaint on its own with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) — using a provision for the first time from the nearly 30-yr old Consumer Protection Act. Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan described the alleged lapses related to food safety standards in Maggi noodles as a "serious issue". He said, "In cities like Mumbai, 25 per cent of people do not eat at home. With rise in consumption of fast food items, there is also risk of health. Maggi is eaten maximum by children. For the first time, we are taking action under Section 12-1-D of the Consumer Protection Act, under which both Centre and states have powers to file complaints".<br>(Image courtesy: Maggi India)
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Kendriya Bhandar takes Maggi noodles off shelves in 130 stores<br><br> Consumer cooperative society Kendriya Bhandar is withdrawing Maggi noodles from its 130 stores in and outside Delhi. The development follows probe against the 'two-minute' instant food brand across India over alleged presence of lead and taste enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG) beyond permissible limits. "We have issued circulars to all store managers to remove Maggi from the shelves since yesterday. The process is under implementation," Kendriya Bhandar Managing Director Jagdeesh Bhatia said.<br>(AP)
