New stock of Maggi samples cleared, likely to hit shelves this Diwali

Nestle India announced on Wednesday their stand has been vindicated after 100 percent of Maggi Noodles samples sent from the newly manufactured stocks tested by three laboratories have been cleared and is likely to be back in the market this Diwali season.

"All the samples of the Maggi Noodles Masala have been cleared with lead much below permissible limits. This validates Nestle India's position that your beloved Maggi Noodles were and are safe. Nestle India has conducted over 3500 tests representing over 200 million packs in both national as well as international accredited laboratories for testing and all reports are clear," Nestle India said in a statement.

With the samples being cleared, the popular Noodle brand is expected to hit the shelves this month, much to the delight of the nation.

"We will make our best endeavour to commence the sale of Maggi Noodles Masala within this month as well as continue engaging with the states where permissions are needed or specific directions may be necessary," the statement added.

Maggi is presently manufacturing at Nanjangud (Karnataka), Moga (Punjab) and Bicholim (Goa). For the other two locations at Tahliwal and Pantnagar, they have been engaging with the relevant authorities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to obtain directions for commencing the manufacture of the noodles.