Nestle India rejects viral Maggi infestation claim, cites NABL lab tests on reference batch

Company says the X-based complaint traces to an unverified account and the complainant is unreachable. Reference batch samples tested at an FSSAI-notified NABL lab were found free of infestation; Nestle has filed a representation with authorities.

— Source publishedSat, 13 Jun, 2026, 01:14 IST·First seen Sat, 13 Jun, 2026, 01:23 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Nestle India rejected social-media allegations of infestation in Maggi noodles, calling the X-based complaint unverified and the complainant unreachable.

Key facts

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Why this matters

The episode underscores the value of bolt-on investments in food-safety analytics and traceability tech that can shorten the rebuttal cycle on viral contamination claims.