Infant formula lead scare sparks safety concerns as mothers call for tighter checks

A batch of “Royal Friso Gold 1” baby formula is being recalled in Macau for elevated lead levels, though manufacturer FrieslandCampina says the levels comply with Hong Kong and Macau standards, as a group of new mothers urges the government to strengthen safety checks and make “encouraging childbirth” more than a slogan. Macau authorities have ordered a recall of a batch of Royal Friso Gold 1 infant formula after tests detected lead levels of 0.2 mg/kg – exceeding local safety standards – with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF), and the Health Bureau (SSM) issuing a […]

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