FDA to test Maggi noodles, other products
After the voluntary recall of two batches of instant noodle products for possible traces of
salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration made plans to inspect and test other noodle
products in the market.
FDA director Suzette Lazo said they will monitor other brands of noodles and make sure they
are safe, but she declined to give further details.
On Thursday, Nestle Philippines voluntarily recalled at least two batches of Maggi Rich Mami
Noodles beef and chicken flavors.
It said its quality testing found possible traces of salmonella there. Covered by the recall are
batches with lot codes 11020598A2 and 11030598A1.
Lazo said there is no timetable for the tests of sample noodles.
Food poisoning involving salmonella may cause complications in weakened elderly patients,
pregnant women, infants and small children, and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Lazo said.
Meanwhile, Lazo advised consumers to boil noodles to kill the salmonella bacteria, even if
some makers advise cooking the product at 70 degrees Celsius. (PIA)
