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本帖最后由 王路 于 2013-8-6 07:36 编辑
Questions and answers about whey protein contamination 3:30pm, MONDAY 5 AUGUST
What has happened?Fonterra has informed MPI that three batches of whey protein concentrate manufactured at one of its plants in May 2012 have tested positive for the food poisoning bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Fonterra says the contamination occurred when a product was re-processed using a disused production line which had not been cleaned appropriately.
Where did this affected whey protein product go?The whey protein concentrate, or products made using it, was exported to Australia, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. It was used as an ingredient in more than 870 tonnes of infant formula, juice/dairy beverage, yoghurt, body building powder and also in stock food. MPI is advising immediately when we know of any affected product.
What can Clostridium botulinum do?If eaten, this micro-organism can cause severe illness in children and adults, and can cause infant botulism in babies. It is not yet clear which strain of Clostridium botulinum is involved, but work is currently underway to clarify this.
How high are the levels of botulinum?It is too early to confirm the level of contamination and the specific strain we are dealing with.
What is MPI doing about the botulinum contamination?We are currently focussed on locating and verifying any products on the New Zealand market potentially containing the contaminated whey protein, and where appropriate, providing cautionary advice to consumers.
We are working with regulatory authorities in overseas markets to keep them informed about the situation.
We are also talking to consumers about what happened, why, and what can be done to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
So is there any food product in New Zealand stores that’s definitely affected?The Director General’s Statement of 4 August 2013 advises that MPI cannot rule out the following Nutricia Karicare products as being potentially contaminated and recommends they are not fed to children until further notice.
- Nutricia Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1 for babies from birth
- Nutricia Karicare Stage 2 Follow-on formula for children from six months old
MPI now recommends parents and caregivers use alternative products until further notice.
At this time we are not aware of any yoghurt, body building powder or juice/dairy beverages on the New Zealand market being affected by any recalls.
So can we still buy or use Karicare products we have at home? You can use any Karicare products other than:
- Nutricia Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1 for babies from birth
- Nutricia Karicare Stage 2 Follow-on formula for children from six months old
What are parents meant to feed their babies today?Until this process is completed, MPI advises parents and caregivers to look for alternative products to those named above.
But Nutricia has only recalled products with certain batch numbers?MPI advises that it cannot rule out either Nutricia Karicare Infant Formula Stage 1 for babies from birth or Nutricia Karicare Stage 2 Follow-on formula for children from six months old, as potentially contaminated, regardless of batch numbers.
Why the difference between Nutricia’s advice and MPI’s?MPI has not been able to fully trace through Nutricia’s supply chain which specific batches of its products may contain contaminated whey protein, and which don’t, and whether affected batches are in New Zealand stores.
It may be over the coming days, the company can provide this information which would allow MPI to be assured of the safety of these products. But at this point, it cannot.
What if I have purchased infant formula or follow-on formula that is the same as these products you name, but are not from the batch numbers Nutricia is recalling?We recommend you do not use any of the products named above.
Are infant formula brands other than Nutricia Karicare OK?At this time we are not aware of any other affected product on the market in New Zealand.
Is there some specific advice for parents who need to change their child’s formula brand or formulation?If it is necessary to change products, parents should give an infant smaller feeds to start with to allow the infant to adjust to the new formula.
Parents are advised to change to a formula for the same age range as they were using with Karicare.
A critical message is that those parents or caregivers with a child on infant formula should not swap to a follow-on formula if their baby is under six months old.
On Saturday 3 August, MPI told consumers that the Infant Formula Stage 1 product was OK to use. Now you have changed that? Why?The advice has been changed based on new information. This issue is developing quickly and we are keeping people updated as often and as accurately as we can. Keep an eye on this website.
Have any New Zealand kids got sick from consuming formula?We are not aware of any incidence of illness connected to this situation, but this is being investigated and we are monitoring the situation closely in conjunction with health authorities.
Is it just Fonterra products affected or all our dairy product brands?Only products containing Fonterra’s concentrated whey protein are affected.
So is it safe to eat New Zealand dairy products – for example milk and cheese?Yes, dairy products such as fresh milk, cheese, spreads and UHT milk products are not affected.
How do we know other whey protein powder from the contaminated plant is not contaminated?Fonterra have informed us the contaminated whey protein concentrate was manufactured on a disused line that wasn’t cleaned properly. Product manufactured in other parts of the plant has been tested and is clear. MPI is verifying the information provided by Fonterra.
Further InformationFor health concerns contact:
- Healthline: 0800 611 116
- Plunketline: 0800 933 922
For queries about other aspects of this food safety issue, call MPI's consumer helpline: 0800 693 721 |
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