Health experts warn against consumption of Indomie noodles, suspend import
The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) in Rwanda has warned against the consumption of Indomie Chicken Flavour as an inspection into the product over health concerns continues. The Authority therefore alerted the general public of the risks in consuming the said Indomie instant noodles.
The FDA asked traders to stop importing Indomie noodles from Kenya for now, saying that the products contain high levels of aflatoxin.
Aflatoxin is any of a class of toxic compounds produced by certain moulds found in food, which can cause liver damage and cancer.
Recently, Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) stated that the Indomie noodles in question contain high levels of aflatoxins and pesticide residues in large quantities.
The Commission through its market observation established that some of the recalled Indomie products are imported and marketed in the other member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
It was also reported that Food and Safety Authority (FSA) of Egypt discovered potential harmful residues of aflatoxin and pesticides in some samples of the product.
Following the directive, 733,340 cartons of different Indomie flavours have been withdrawn from the Egyptian market by the supplier.
While the inspection continues, all distributors and retailers in possession of the above-mentioned products are requested to stop distribution and quarantine all quantities in their stores until the investigation is concluded.
FDA added that a communication will be made on the findings of the investigation.
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