Consumption: Fonterra Dairy Products Under Surveillance
However, the representative of the local brand, Edendale Ltd says that the contamination does not affect Mauritius but would affect mainly the countries of Asia and the Middle East. This is an ingredient used in the production of dairy product that is the cause of this contamination.
According to information relayed by the foreign press, is a bacterium in the Fonterra products that cause botulism, acute food poisoning. However, more than 1,000 tons of food, infant formula, sports nutrition supplements among others, have been recalled.
About the health authorities in Mauritius, they closely follow this matter. Indeed, samples were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. The results are expected shortly. Screening measures have also been implemented at the port and at the airport.
Chinese authorities have also blocked all Fonterra product on the market. At that China is 90% dependent on imported dairy products from New Zealand.
