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Live larvae found in milk powder NAN PRO 3 sample of Nestle

The Drug Administration Department (food safety wing), tested the NAN PRO3 milk powder, bought by a cab driver and the initial report by one of its food analysts found live larvae in the sample.

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Facing trouble in many states over the safety of its popular Maggi noodles, Nestle India has courted fresh trouble after a preliminary test by a state agency of a sample of their milk powder allegedly found live larvae in it.

The Drug Administration Department (food safety wing), tested the NAN PRO3 milk powder, bought by a cab driver and the initial report by one of its food analysts found live larvae in the sample.

The report also found it unsafe for consumption as it contained live insects and did not conform to standards, a health department official, on condition of anonymity said.

The driver had claimed that his child had developed skin allergy after consuming the milk and gave the sample for testing.

The official said they are awaiting a comprehensive report from the Government food safety laboratory. 

In an official statement on June 2 2015, on its website Nestle India has said NAN PRO 3 is safe to consume,

Nestle India

We are aware of media reports that a consumer in India has reported finding live larvae in a package of our NAN PRO-3 follow up milk. We have not been contacted by the consumer or the authorities in relation to this matter. We have in place strict food quality and safety procedures, including pest control and quality checks at the different stages of our manufacturing and storage process. Moreover, our manufacturing technology excludes the possibility of insects living and surviving in the sealed package in which this product is sold. Shortly before the package is sealed, any remaining oxygen is completely removed as part of the manufacturing process to maintain the product's freshness and nutritional value. The quality and safety of our products are the top priorities for our company. We always take such reports seriously and we are making every effort to obtain the information we need in order to investigate this consumer complaint.

 

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