Information for consumers on Maggi brand noodle products from India
- Starting date:
- June 5, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Alert sub-type:
- Consumer Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Chemical, Extraneous Material
- Hazard classification:
- --
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- --
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
Advisory details
Ottawa, June 5, 2015 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is aware of the recent incident in India involving Maggi brand noodles, including Nestlé's removal of products from the Indian marketplace.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation for the possible presence of lead in Maggi brand noodle products imported into Canada by various firms. If affected products are identified as part of the Agency's ongoing investigation, a Food Recall Warning will be issued.
The CFIA takes food safety concerns very seriously. More information will be shared with the public as it becomes available.
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