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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Updated : June 9, 2015 5:37 PM IST
After India's favourite instant noodles disappointed the entire nation, the famous instant energy supplier -Glucon -D was also found to be contaminated. ANI news reported that a packet of Glucon -D powder from Bulandshahr distric in Uttar Pradesh was full of insects.
ANI tweeted:
(08/06/15) Insects found in Glucon-D packet in Bulandshahr (UP). pic.twitter.com/WiHfJ512iC ANI (@ANI_news) June 9, 2015
Sample hs been sent for testing,reports awaited,appropriate action will be taken: Shivdas Singh (Food Safety Officer) pic.twitter.com/FJuqHVhtru ANI (@ANI_news) June 9, 2015 The whole Maggi controversy that led to the banning of the product in many states in the country should serve as warning not only to the manufacturers but also the authorities like FSSAI and the FDA. The authorities need to be more vigilant while passing a product as safe for consumption. Stringent laws and their implementation is the need of the hour. Hopefully, the manufacturers will stop taking consumers for a ride and not treat India as a dumping ground.the FSSAI and other other authorities have to
Image source: ANI
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