Reliance Retail removes 11 instant noodles brands from its stores

Packets returned to distribution centres and labeled 'Not For Sale'; Food Safety Officers informed of action

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

These have been returned to the distribution centres and labeled 'Not For Sale'. Designated Food Safety Officers have been informed of the action, the company said in a release.

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"We believe that the uncertainty is unwarranted and undeserved. But it merits the launch of a robust, nationwide process of reassuring ourselves and our valued stakeholders," said Damodar Mall, CEO, Value Formats & Consumer Business, Reliance Retail.

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'.

 

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