"We guarantee that the dairy products we
distribute in Myanmar are clear of danger. Malaysia authorities
inspected the dairy products and informed us that the dairy products we
are importing have no danger," said Dr. Hnin Hnin Yu, Nutrition Manager
from MO Asia.
New Zealand's Ministry of Primary
Industries said on Saturday that the potentially tainted products which
are imported by Fonterra included infant formula, yoghurts, sports
drinks, protein drinks and other beverages which use a type of bacteria
called Clostridium Botulinum. The bacteria can cause food poisoning as
well as a fatal paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin.
According to international media,
Fonterra announced on August 3 that the yoghurt used in infant formula
and sports drinks was contaminated with Clostridium Botulinum.
The countries affected besides New
Zealand are Australia, China, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and
Vietnam. Danone Dumex from Malaysia and Nutricia from New Zealand
recalled some of their dairy products. Dumex Company from Thailand also
recalled five infant formulas.
Deputy Secretary-general Srinuan
Korrakuchakorn said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of
Thailand is still investigating Fonterra products and it will notify if
they need to recall the products.
Moreover, MO Asia will not recall their
products already in the market as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
of Myanmar hasn’t issued the order concerning the contaminated
products.
The dairy products from Dumex used raw
materials from New Zealand-based Fonterra which is the world’s fourth
largest dairy products company.
source: Eleven Myanmar
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