[NEW UPDATE] Must-Know: The Whey Protein In Your Dairy Might Be Contaminated
Danone Dumex Malaysia recalls some of its baby milk products yesterday after advise from Fonterra that one of the ingredients might be contaminated. However, Fonterra says its consumer brands are still safe for consumption.
By Mei Mei Chu — 05 Aug 2013, 04:32 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Health ministry says remove all dairy-based products containing whey protein concentrate (WPC80)
The Health ministry would direct companies that had imported dairy-based products containing whey protein concentrate (WPC80) suspected to be contaminated with clostridium botulinum bacteria to remove the products from the market.
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Health ministry says remove all dairy-based products containing whey protein concentrate (WPC80).
Image via imgur.comFood Safety and Quality senior director Noraini Mohd Othman said the ministry would also direct the companies to destroy the recalled products.
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She further advised parents and guardians who had been using the products including Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1, Karicare Gold+Follow On Formula Stage 2 (6-12 months), Dumex Dupro, Mamex Cherish, Mamex Explore and Bebelac 2, to switch to other alternatives temporarily.
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"No import of the products is allowed unless certified free of the bacteria by a competent authority of the exporting countries," she said.
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Australian authorities had earlier confirmed that possibly contaminated WPC80 was used in the premix infant formula and follow-on formula by Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd, which were exported only to Danone Dumex Malaysia.
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Danone Dumex Malaysia recalls some of its baby milk products
Danone Dumex Malaysia today recalls limited batches of Dumex Dupro, Mamex Cherish, Mamex Explore, Bebelac Step 1 and 2 upon advisory from Fonterra.
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;
thestar.com.myMamex Cherish Step 1 with batch numbers 06103T1, 06213B1, 06213B2, 06053R1, 06123R1, 06093T1, 06213B1. Mamex Explore Step 2 with batch numbers 06093T1, 06123R1, 06213B1, 06213B2.
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Bebelac Step 2 with batch numbers 05023R1, 05033R1.
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Danone Dumex says Fonterra informed them of possible contamination in one of the ingredients
In a statement, Danone Dumex said that they were informed by Fonterra yesterday that one of the ingredients had a potential quality issue and that they might have received supplies which were contaminated.
Danone Dumex says Fonterra informed them of possible contamination in one of the ingredients.
Image via wtshk.com"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."
thestar.com.my"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.
thestar.com.my"We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience or stress caused by this but the safety of our consumers is our paramount concern," it said.
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Fonterra Malaysia says other Danone Dumex products, Anlene, Anmum, Anchor/Fernleaf products are safe
It said this was an isolated issue and none of Fonterra's own consumer branded products was affected.
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Fonterra Malaysia says other Danone Dumex products, Anlene, Anmum, Anchor/Fernleaf products are safe
Image via soshiok.comThis 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.
thestar.com.my"None of Fonterra Brands Malaysia consumer branded products - Anlene, Anmum, Anchor/Fernleaf - are affected and they are safe for consumption," it said.
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Here's what to do if you have already purchased these products
Those who have these products should call 1800-38-1038. "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.”
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“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.
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Health Ministry says stop using Fonterra dairy
The Health Ministry has asked those using Fonterra dairy products – feared to contain cancer-causing bacteria – to switch brands while it looks into the imports.
It’s also checking on another
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It’s also checking on another tainted product supplied by Fonterra to see if it’s sold in Malaysia. This is “Nutricia Karicare follow-on formula”, reported Bernama.
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Those with doubts on the safety of food in Malaysia can contact the nearest health office of state health department or reach the ministry at http://fsq.moh.gov.my
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