Reliance Retail removes 11 instant noodles brands from its stores

Reliance Retail on Friday removed all 11 instant noodle brands from its 2,621 stores in over 200 cities.

Two days ago, Future Group- took Maggi noodles off its shelves across the country after many states banned Maggi over the presence of lead and 'MSG'.

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Global retailers such as Walmart, Metro also withdrew Maggi from wholesale stores in the country in the wake of food safety issues pertaining to the brand.

 

Meanwhile, Nestle today said it is withdrawing the product from Indian market due to "unfounded confusions" that has affected the consumer trust, but maintained that its noodles are safe for consumption.