A customer in Mumbai's Kalyan area raised concerns after allegedly discovering insects and worms in a packet of Maggi noodles during cooking.
The packet reportedly had an expiry date of February 2027, sparking questions about the contamination despite the product being within its shelf life.
This incident has reignited debates on the quality and safety of packaged food items widely consumed across India.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged to investigate the matter and collect samples for laboratory testing to verify the complaint and check for quality issues.
Responding to the reports, Nestle India stated it follows stringent quality control measures and food safety protocols throughout themanufacturing process.
company spokesperson said, "We have learnt about this matter through media reports and have not been contacted by the consumer or the authorities as yet. At this stage we cannot comment on the authenticity of the concern raised."
Nestle India emphasized that every product undergoes multiple quality checks from raw material sourcing to manufacturing and packaging stages to ensure compliance with safety standards.
The company reaffirmed its robust quality and food safety management systems and its commitment to providing safe, high-quality products to consumers.
