The Consumer Federation of Kenya has directed all supermarkets in the country stop the sale of Nestle noodles known as Maggi noodles.
The directive comes in the wake of claims that the noodles have been found to contain a level of lead beyond what is safely allowed.
The Nation reports that as of Sunday the Tuskys, Nakumatt and Naivas supermarkets had removed the product from their outlets.
In public interest, we wish to confirm that we've embarked on a voluntary withdrawal of all India manufactured #Maggi Noodles
— Nakumatt (@Nakumatt) June 7, 2015
Last week in India, Nestle was asked to withdraw their noodles after the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI), said that the product exceeded permissible levels of lead.
The Authority added that the product contained monosodium glutamate that is unmentioned in the ingredients’ list.
The capital of India, Delhi and the state Gujarat have so far banned the noodles from being sold.
Reports indicate that Nestle gets significant amount of revenue from the sale of Maggi noodles in India and that the recent controversy could hurt its business.
In the country, COFEK says that the product has not been banned but that the withdrawal is meant to allow for analysis to be done on the product to ensure that it is safe for consumption.
