India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority issued Nestlé a formal notice after social media users alleged finding insects in a packet of Maggi noodles.
Complaints circulated on platforms with images prompting FSSAI to initiate enforcement action against the multinational food company. Notices require Nestlé to investigate manufacturing lines, batch traceability, and retail handling for the implicated product.
Maggi instant noodles rank among India’s best-selling packaged foods, making hygiene allegations politically and commercially sensitive. Nestlé has previously faced regulatory scrutiny on product safety and labeling in the Indian market.
FSSAI’s response illustrates reliance on citizen reports amplified online to trigger inspections. Outcomes may include fines, corrective orders, or cleared findings depending on laboratory analysis of retained samples.
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