Apollo 1st Gear September 21, 2008 Share September 21, 2008 http://health.asiaone.com/Health/News/Stor...0921-89066.html >> ASIAONE / HEALTH / NEWS / STORY "White Rabbit creamy candy" found to contain melamine Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has said that its laboratory test have shown that the "White Rabbit Creamy Candy" from China is also contaminated with melamine. Consumers who have bought the affected products are advised not to consume them, the AVA said in a statement. The latest test results bring the total number of milk and related products from China imported into Singapore that are found to be contaminated with melamine to three. The other two affected products are "Yili Brand" Choice Dairy Fruit Bar Yogurt Flavoured Ice Confection" and "Dutch Lady" brand of strawberry flavoured milk. All the affected products have been recalled earlier. Since Sept 19, 2008, AVA has suspended the import and sale of all milk and milk products from China. These products include milk, ice-cream, yoghurt, confectionery such as chocolates, biscuits and sweets as well as any other products containing milk from China as an ingredient. Retailers and importers have also been instructed to recall these products and withhold them from sale. AVA will not hesitate to prosecute any retailer or importer who fail to remove these products from their shelves. Under the Sale of Food Act, anyone found selling unwholesome food can be fined up to $10,000 and/or sentenced to three months jail, or both. As a precaution, consumers are also advised not to consume any milk or milk products from China. Consumers who have any queries can call AVA's hotline at 63257625 during office hours (8.30 am - 6.00 pm, Monday - Friday). - ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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