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- Release Date: 08/08/13 16:58
- Summary: GENERAL: FSF: NZ Govt confirms safety of NZ dairy products
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FSF
08/08/2013 14:58
GENERAL
REL: 1458 HRS Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (NS)
GENERAL: FSF: NZ Govt confirms safety of NZ dairy products
Fonterra welcomes New Zealand Government's confirmation of safety of New
Zealand dairy products
Fonterra today welcomed the New Zealand Government's confirmation that the
quality issue involving whey protein concentrate is confined to the products
made from three batches of WPC80 and no other New Zealand dairy products are
affected.
Fonterra Chief Executive Theo Spierings said: "Public safety is Fonterra's
number one priority. When we informed our customers and the Ministry for
Primary Industries of the quality issue, we advised them that it was limited
to three batches of whey protein concentrate.
"We appreciate the New Zealand Government confirming this to be the case and
reiterating the safety of all other New Zealand dairy products, including
Whole Milk Powder (WMP) and Skim Milk Powder (SMP), butter and cheese.
"Our customers and trading partners have been reassured of this and we are
continuing to work closely with the New Zealand Government to ensure that we
are communicating accurate messages about product quality and safety."
The potentially affected product is confined to 38 metric tonnes of whey
protein concentrate (WPC80) manufactured at a single Fonterra site in New
Zealand. This was subsequently used in the manufacture of infant formula,
juice and dairy beverages, yoghurt, body building powder, and animal stock
food.
"Our customers have worked quickly to locate and secure products that were
not in the market and, where they had already reached retail shelves,
initiate recalls. Their fast response has meant that almost all products are
now back or on their way back," Mr Spierings said.
For information on recalls taking place in New Zealand, visit www.mpi.govt.nz
End CA:00239447 For:FSF Type:GENERAL Time:2013-08-08 14:58:58
