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Maggi tests in Karnataka show lead within permissible limits

  •   Sat, Jun 06 2015 06:28:11 PM

Bengaluru, June 6 (IANS): The initial tests on the Maggi noodles' samples sent by the Karnataka government showed presence of lead content within the permissible limits, a food safety and standards official said here on Saturday.

The samples were sent to two laboratories.

"We received the reports. Lead, which is the main concern, is within the permissible limits. Nothing wrong, there is no issue there, said H. Shiva Kumar, joint director, food safety and standards, Karnataka, revealing the results of the seven samples analysed.

However, the results on Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) were yet to come.

"One more component is MSG. It requires more complex evaluation. That will take another two days, probably on Monday we are expecting that report," added Kumar.

Kumar said samples were being sent to two laboratories in Bengaluru from across the state for testing. "The labs are Robust Material Technology Pvt. Ltd. and PUDSUV, a South Asian laboratory with its main branch in Pune."

"So far, 26 Maggi samples have been sent for testing including the seven already tested. More Maggi samples are in line for tests from across Karnataka districts. Results for all these samples will be out on Monday," said Kumar.

Meanwhile, despite all the hullabaloo, the instant noodles are freely available at various places in Bengaluru city.

"Yesterday only we received an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). They (retailers) need to withdraw all the products related to Maggi. Otherwise, if it is found (retailing Maggi), they will definitely be booked under FSSAI Act," said Kumar.

He said Maggi is not banned in Karnataka but withdrawn until further orders.

"We have not used the word ban. There should not be any Maggi in the market until further orders," said Shiva Kumar, adding that steps were being taken to check unauthorised availability from Saturday.

The Karnataka government is also planning to send a notice to food giant Nestle, the maker of Maggi noodles.

"We are going to issue a notice to the company (Nestle). We are taking legal opinion," said Kumar.

He said the Maggi episode was over and now the concentration of the Karnataka government was on other brands and varieties of instant noodles.

 
  

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  • doc, mangalore

    Tue, Jun 09 2015

    Mr. Mangalurian,
    1st of all its not ayurbedic its Ayurvedic.
    Coming to ur MSG comments. it is a plant derivative found in many of the vegetables and also in plant.
    since the demand of this chemical (also know as Ajinamoto) is high labs started manufacturing it. this same synthetic Ajinomoto is supplied to 99% food manufacturers.
    regarding ayurvedic medicines plz dont comment without proper knowledge. Rasa aushadis ie herbomineral drugs is a part of ayurveda in which herbs and minerals are used, minerals are purified in traditional methods mentioned in RASA shastra by which the toxic quality of it is removed and medicinal properties are increased. these drugs are time tested medicines are being used from thousands of years.
    its 100% safe and also exact doses of all the medicines are mentioned in ayurveda.
    so next time dont compare our genuine ayurveda tradition to silly thinks like Maggi

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  • Vincent Dsilva, udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    This is looks like a some what political games.one nation must have one decision.not like every were different statement.it is trying to fool the people of india.dont try as a political game give good decision in faveour of our people.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    From a consumer's perspective, generally, there is an expectation that certain rules should apply uniformly across India.

    But the constitutional/legal take is a little different. The central Government does not have the power to force its will on the states on many matters.

    So, so far as I understand, the central government cannot force a state from selling certain items. The state may choose to continue selling those items.

    The beef consumption/prohibition is a good example. The central Government's law may be enforced only on certain Union Territories, but not on states.

    However, the central Government (or even an individual) can take a certain matter to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court's ruling is generally accepted by the states regardless of whether they were party to a dispute.

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  • T.Dsilva, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    And Mr.Lobo are you working as "Chamcha" in the same office?

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  • GANGARAM, MOODBIDRI

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    KARNATAKA, GOA, MAHARASHTRA ETC STATES WHO ARE ADVANCE IN EDUCATION ARE SAYS MSG IN PERMISSIBLE LIMITS AND WHERE EDUCATION IS LESS IN THE STATES ARE CLAIMING MSG IS MORE THAN LIMIT.

    I THINK COMPANY ALSO STUDIED PEOPLE OF STATES AND PROVIDED THE MAGGI AND DIFFERENT QUALITY!!!

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  • Mohammed Ilyas Byndoor/Dubai.U.A.E, Byndoor/Dubai.U.A.E

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    If Company fulfill the requirements of Food Safety and Standards Authorities, then report can be changed.,"Paisa khol tamaash dekh".

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  • santhosh, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Just because BJP is at center their test results are wrong and Congress is in Karnataka , their test results are correct or so does people who comment here believe. Hatred for BJP is so much that thay are ready to eat poison

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  • RonRon, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    What is the reason for this sudden tests and all which raised eyebrows of many.... something fishy... truth will come out soon

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Can someone give us a test report on the credibility and efficiency of these so called laboratories?

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  • T.Dsilva, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    First of all all government Labs, its outdated testing methods and its non competent personnel skills should be tested first and rating should be given. I think most of then will fail meet the minimum standards. If they qualify then they can test the quality of food items.
    I think entire issue is started to extract money from political backed and appointed people.

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  • SM, Bangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    With so many poor people starving all over India. I was just wondering if they could use the noodles and throw away the seasoning in the small packet.
    Because MSG and lead was found in the seasoning not in the noodles.

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  • John, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Dear JK, tell the same to the central government who sent the advisory to all states to withdraw maggi from shelves. Why are you blaming Karnataka when they are just following the central advisory!?.

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  • JK, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    @John, read this.. "We received the reports. Lead, which is the main concern, is within the permissible limits. Nothing wrong, there is no issue there, said H. Shiva Kumar, joint director, food safety and standards, Karnataka, revealing the results of the seven samples analysed."

    MSG report yet to come.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Mono Sodium Glutamate is a vegetable extract. It exists in common vegetables we eat all the time. Eating Mono Sodium Glutamate is not a problem at all. The limits imposed on food products are based on wrong assumptions by people who did not understand the make up of the substance.

    And lead too exists in small quantities in the foods we eat. Especially fish.

    So overall, the whole testing and banning is a huge fiasco.

    If anything, Indians should be very careful in consuming the so-called Ayurbedic products as these at times contains very dangerous levels of metals.

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  • Zeitgeist, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Mangalurian,

    Indians take notice whenever MNC is involved. Its always feels nice to bash MNC while completely ignoring that many of the food items sold by the indian companies go scot free. The fact is that many people dont bother to do research of their own on the these things.

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  • John, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    I strongly believe that the BJP government at center is behind this entire episode. It's a clever ploy to divert attention of people as they have been unable to fulfill any of the promises in their manifesto and now people are questioning!. They have totally failed in every area!. Let's see how long they can do this!

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  • ANIKETH, mumbai

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    strange you can see BJP behind the episode, and not congress in Karnataka where sample are ok. whatever the reason may be you want the government to compromise on food?

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  • John, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Ok Aniketh, what is the test result of BJP government in Maharashtra! ?

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    John….it’s not just your problem since many people suffering from NaMo Phobhia but unfortunately it doesn’t have any curable medicine yet available in any part of the World!!!! Don’t get well soon Dear John………

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  • Amith, udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    shettre,

    dubai follows international standards for food safety ..is maggi banned there ? please tell us ?

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  • JK, Udupi

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Karnataka is trying to politicize the Maggi issue. People are responsible for their own Maggi purchases, cannot depend on the Government.

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  • sushi, mangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    In every state its more than limit.may be The genuinity of the lab report is suspectable,further it is wel clear that report is prepared by favouring the company..

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  • JL, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Permissible limit or not lead should never exist in food as far as possible. Ban is a must at all cost. Let not our children suffer.

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  • Peter, Bangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Lead in maggi is one of the planned incident from Feku bhakt to divert public attention from failures of central BJP govt.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, BAHRAIN

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    I'm sure Baba Ramadev must be busy with desi maggie which would be safe.

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  • Darryl Lobo, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    Do you work as peon in baba's office? if yes, your statement can be believed.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Sun, Jun 07 2015

    You also join, will work together

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  • Af,,, mangaluru

    Mon, Jun 08 2015

    why peon he can be CEO also? any problem?

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