The news was spreading fast through phone SMS and The Internet. So whats up?
Over 15 brands of China—made products have been taken off the shelves, amid growing consumer concern in Singapore over the tainted milk scandal. Major supermarkets such as Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice are also playing it safe by checking that items made in other countries do not contain dairy from China.
"Thousands of babies are affected, four have died and 22 companies have since been implicated in the scandal"
Since Friday, boxes of China—made food items have been piling up in a storage area at Sheng Siong supermarket.
The chain has removed over 20 products as a precautionary measure, including bread and biscuits. These include Want Want Crunchy Wafer, Oreo Wafer Sticks, Snickers Peanut snack—sized bars, and Dove Hazelnut Milk Chocolate. Cold Storage and NTUC FairPrice have also recalled items such as condensed milk, crackers and butter. - Courtesy Of CHANNEL NEWSASIA.
But not to worry,
Nestle S’pore says all its milk products here safe for consumption.
The Singapore arm of dairy giant Nestle said it does not import any milk powder from China.All its milk powders sold in Singapore are sourced from Australia, New Zealand, Europe or the United States.This also applies to its dairy—based products, which include Milo, ice—cream and yoghurt.
Luckily my mum didn't use this products for the cookies and sweet-treats. China,tskkk.
