Nanjangud: The production of ‘2-minute Maggi’ noodles has been temporarily stopped since 2-3 days at the ‘Maggi’ production unit beside the Nestle India, here, in view of the controversy prevailing over Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) content in ‘Maggi’ noodles, according to reliable sources.

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However, the sources added that the annual maintenance work is being carried out at the factory premises. About 250 permanent employees continue to work at the Maggi unit and no one has been relieved from service as reported in a section of the press, the sources said.

Another 300 daily wage workers have also been employed at the Maggi unit and they too continue to work, sources said.

It may be recalled that former Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa had inaugurated the Nanjangud unit of Maggi worth over Rs. 300 crore in 2011.

Meanwhile, Nestlé India decided to take ‘Maggi’ off the shelves after a controversy erupted over its contents, prompting several States to ban the ‘two-minute’ noodles.

Asserting that the product was “completely safe,” the company in a statement said, “Unfortunately, recent developments and unfounded concerns about the product have led to an environment of confusion for the consumer, to such an extent that we have decided to withdraw the product off the shelves…”

“We promise that the trusted ‘Maggi’ noodles will be back in the market as soon as the current situation is clarified,” it added.