How did lead enter magi noodles There is raging controversy of lead contamination of maggi noodles in India But the batch Number is not known States like Goa, Kerela ,and Punjab but safety levels are different Above 10ugl/dL in blood and urine are high
The most plausible reason of adulteration much beyond permissible limits. Water is suspected to be responsible for unsafe levels of lead founds the water contaminated by soil,Water pipes .Food wrappers are also known to contaminate food.. Once it is on food it cannot always be completely washed away or other steps. The symptoms are no specific and are not immediate and manifest themselves over prolonged period of exposure to lead . Organic lead , which is being phased out is faster than in organic lead contaminations. The 3 types of symptoms are related to gastrointestinal, neurological and neuromuscular Signs are depression, loss of appetite, intermittent abdominal pain,,muscle pain diarrhea ,vomiting weight loss, constipation, anemia ,headache,irritabilitywhich can be confusing In more serious cases it may lead to seizures,coma, and even death . Children are more at risks and foetus too. nelson lopes Chinchinim
