Bad feed caused toxin in dairy food
Source: Xinhua |
December 27, 2011, Tuesday
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CHINA'S top quality watchdog said yesterday that the eating of mildewed feed by cows has caused excessive levels of a cancer-causing toxin in milk products made by two producers in the latest food-safety scare involving heavyweight Mengniu Dairy Group in China.
Excessive levels of aflatoxin were discovered in two batches of milk products made by the Fujian-based Changfu Dairy and Mengniu's plant in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to test results released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. Aflatoxin is produced by a fungus that commonly grows on crops such as grain and peanuts.
An AQSIQ official said yesterday the toxin had originated from cows eating mildewed feed, citing reviews by experts. The toxin would disappear if the animals stop eating the rotten feed, the official said.
The watchdog has ordered local quality bureaus to have the two firms recall and destroy the tainted products.
Mengniu Dairy Group, China's largest milk producer, said on its website yesterday that the problem was discovered before the disqualified milk was sold on the market.
The company also apologized to the public.
Excessive levels of aflatoxin were discovered in two batches of milk products made by the Fujian-based Changfu Dairy and Mengniu's plant in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to test results released by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. Aflatoxin is produced by a fungus that commonly grows on crops such as grain and peanuts.
An AQSIQ official said yesterday the toxin had originated from cows eating mildewed feed, citing reviews by experts. The toxin would disappear if the animals stop eating the rotten feed, the official said.
The watchdog has ordered local quality bureaus to have the two firms recall and destroy the tainted products.
Mengniu Dairy Group, China's largest milk producer, said on its website yesterday that the problem was discovered before the disqualified milk was sold on the market.
The company also apologized to the public.
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