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- Danone Dumex Malaysia recalls some of its milk products, possible botulism contamination
- Health Ministry:'Nutricia Karicare' only Fonterra product possibly contaminated by botulism
- Dr Subramaniam: 'I'll decide when time is right'
| Danone Dumex Malaysia recalls some of its milk products, possible botulism contamination Posted: KUALA LUMPUR: Danone Dumex (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has recalled limited batches of Dumex Dupro, Mamex Cherish, Mamex Explore and Bebelac as a precautionary measure for consumers due to possible botulism contamination. Danone Dumex, in a statement here Sunday, said Fonterra informed Danone Dumex Malaysia that one of their ingredients had a potential quality issue. "The safety of our consumers is our primary concern. Danone Dumex's quality and food safety management system includes rigorous testing procedures of our finished products. None of the products tested and sold in Malaysia indicate any contamination. "However, given the new information supplied by Fonterra, we have taken the decision to make a precautionary recall on specific batches of products," it said. On Saturday, New Zealand authorities had issued a warning on a whey protein concentrate (WPC) product manufactured by Fonterra, as it was suspected to have been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause food poisoning (botulism). WPC is an ingredient in infant formula, growing-up milk powder and sports drinks. It was reported these products are exported from New Zealand to several countries including Malaysia. This new information indicated that some of the ingredients supplied to Danone Dumex may also have been contaminated. For this reason, Danone Dumex has instigated a precautionary recall in Malaysia. The products being recalled are: Dumex Dupro Step 2 with batch numbers 04263B2, 04273B2, 05033B2, 05093B2, 05153B2, 05223B2, 05233B2, 05143T1, 05153B1, 04263B1, 04273B1, 04273B2, 05033B1, 05033B2, 05093B1, 05093B2, 05153B1, 05153B2, 05223B1, 05223B2 and 05233B1; Mamex Cherish Step 1 with batch numbers 06103T1, 06213B1, 06213B2, 06053R1, 06123R1, 06093T1 and 06213B1; Mamex Explore Step 2 with batch numbers 06093T1, 06123R1, 06213B1 and 06213B2; Bebelac Step 2 with batch numbers 05023R1 and 05033R1. "Consumers should not feed products with these batch numbers to infants. If you have been using these products to feed your infant and your child shows any sign of illness, please contact your health care professional as a precautionary measure," it said. This recall only affects batches noted above, sold in Malaysia. The recall does not include other batches of the same products and other Danone Dumex products. "If you have recently purchased any products with the batch numbers detailed above, please return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Danone Dumex apologises for any inconvenience or stress caused by this, but the safety of our consumers is our paramount concern. We are doing everything we can to resolve this issue and provide as much information and support as possible," it said. Consumers in possession of the products should contact the Careline on 1-800-38-1038. - Bernama |
| Health Ministry:'Nutricia Karicare' only Fonterra product possibly contaminated by botulism Posted: PETALING JAYA: The Health Ministry has identified 'Nutricia Karicare follow-on formula products for children from 6 months old' as the sole product that is possibly contaminated with bacteria that could lead to botulism. As a precautionary measure, all imports of this product will undergo a "hold, test and release" inspection effective immediately. This is following the latest information obtained from New Zealand's Primary Industries Ministry through the High Commission here that only one product is suspected to contain the whey protein concentrate (WPC) which is the source of the contamination. In a statement Saturday, the Ministry said it was verifying whether the product is available in the Malaysian market. "As a precautionary measure, parents and guardians who use the product are advised to not use it and to replace it with another brand for the time being," said Noraini Othman, the Ministry's Food Quality and Safety Division senior director in the statement. The Ministry has taken into account the alert from the International Food Safety Authorities Network (Infosan) under the World Health Organisation about the WPC manufactured by Fonterra from New Zealand. The WPC is used as an ingredient in baby formula, growing-up milk powder and sports drinks. There have been no food safety incidents reported on this particular product as of now. The Ministry, she added, was also working closely with the New Zealand High Commission here and will issue updates on the latest developments. "We hope with this explanation, the public need not worry because food safety monitoring and enforcement is always carried out to ensure the safety of consumers are always guaranteed," she said. She added that if consumers felt wary of the safety status of a food product in the market, they can inform the Health Ministry through the nearest district health office or state health department, or go to the website at fsq.moh.gov.my. |
| Dr Subramaniam: 'I'll decide when time is right' Posted: PETALING JAYA: MIC deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam will decide which post he will contest during the upcoming party polls at the appropriate time. "It will be my personal decision based on the needs of the Indian community. It is not because of pressure or threats from anyone," he said in a statement to The Star. This is the first time Dr Subramaniam, who is also Health Minister, was making a statement following reports that he might contest for the president's post in September. He was also commenting on media reports where several national and state leaders had asked Dr Subramaniam to announce his intention. The nomination for the MIC president's post has been set for Sept 1, with polling scheduled on Sept 22 should there be a contest.  MIC president Datuk G.Palanivel and his deputy Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam sharing a laugh during the 65th MIC general assembly last year. President Datuk Seri G. Palanivel had indicated he would contest the post and would remain for a three-year-term only. Dr Subramaniam said he had meetings with the branch chairmen in various states to discuss problems and ways to overcome them at ground level. "I have said that these meeting were not to further my politics. I am disappointed that some quarters have been criticising the meetings," he said. He said there had been differing views from his supporters, with some claiming that a contest for the top post would weaken and cause division in the party, while others feel that new leadership would bring change and strengthen the party. Dr Subramaniam said another group claimed that a contest should be avoided, as it would put the party in bad light and disadvantage the Indian community. "I will study all the views given by the people and my supporters and decide at an appropriate time. I will take into consideration the future of the party and the community. "The decision will not because of my personal interests," he said. Dr Subramanian also urged leaders not to make unnecessary statements on the president and deputy president positions so as not to confuse members. |
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