McDonald’s moves ‘cheese’ from its Maharashtra outlet menus
Times of India Friday. FSSAI is yet to respond to queries sent by Mint seeking clarifications on the issue. The fast food chain, therefore, dropped the word “cheese" from items listed on the menu, Saurabh Kalra, chief operating officer (COO), Westlife Foodworld Ltd said in a filing with the BSE on Friday.
“In Maharashtra we changed the name for a few products, so that we are able to comply and eventually to a clarification and reinstate the names," Kalra said. Westlife Foodworld claims it uses high-quality cheese in all cheese-containing products and is "actively engaging" with the authorities on this issue. "Amid recent reports about the removal of 'Cheese' from our menu at McDonald's locations in Maharashtra, we want to assure our valued customers that only genuine, high-quality cheese is used in all our cheese-containing products," the company said in its filing.
"Collaborating with suppliers adhering to global standards ensures top-quality cheese in our product offerings and not cheese analogues or any substitute. We are actively engaging with the competent authorities on this issue and awaiting their final clarification. We have always been adhering to stringent food standards and are fully compliant with all applicable food laws," the company added.
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