Infant formula sold here is safe

Star: KUALA TERENGGANU: A brand of infant formula that was recalled in Australia by its manufacturer has not affected its distribution in Malaysia, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.
He said the recall of the NAN 2 HA Gold product is limited to only Australia, where it has a different formulation and is manufactured in Germany.
“The product for the local market (in Malaysia) is manufactured in Switzerland and is, therefore, safe for consumption,” he said in a press statement that was distributed after the official renaming of the Kuala Terengganu Hospital to the Sultanah Nur Zarinah Hospital here yesterday.
Sultan Mizan Zinal Abidin officiated at the renaming ceremony, which was in honour of his consort.
Dr Chua gave an assurance that the infant formula that comes in 900g containers is safe for consumption in Malaysia despite the voluntary nationwide recall made by Nestle Australia.
He said the recall was made after small metal fragments were found in some batches of the products.