An independent report into the Fonterra botulism scare has been released and the central government has accepted the recommendations put […]
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Fonterra’s false alarm – what are Clostridium sporogenes?
The Ministry for Primary Industries has completed testing on Fonterra’s whey protein concentrate and found no trace of the potentially […]
Continue reading‘How safe is our food?’ – Sunday Star Times
In the wake of Fonterra’s contamination scare, Adam Dudding takes a big picture look at food safety in New Zealand […]
Continue readingInfant formula and botulism – experts respond
Over the weekend, Fonterra confirmed Clostridium botulinum contamination of milk whey protein from the milk giant’s Hautapu manufacturing facility, prompting the Ministry for […]
Continue readingConcern over DCD in milk – expert responds
Traces of the agricultural compound DCD in New Zealand milk are not a direct cause for concern, says an agriculture […]
Continue readingSchool milk may lower colorectal cancer risk – NZ research
A recent study suggests that historical milk-in-schools programmes – similar to the planned initiative announced by Fonterra today – may […]
Continue readingMelamine and its impact on the body
Chinese officials continue to deal with the aftermath of over 1250 babies falling ill and two dying after consuming tainted […]
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