China halts imports of milk powders produced by a New Zealand company.
The import ban comes after a botulism-causing bacteria was found in the product.Milk-powder maker Fonterra is the world’s largest exporter of dairy products.
Botulism can be fatal, with symptoms typically beginning within 36 hours of consuming contaminated food. The infection can result in paralysis and respiratory failure, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
No reported illnesses yet; Fonterra says it’s working with client companies
I – Word Understanding
Halts – a suspension of movement or activity, typically a temporary one.
Botulism – a severe, sometimes fatal food poisoning caused by ingestion of food containing botulin and characterized by nausea, vomiting, disturbed vision, muscular weakness, and fatigue.
Paralysis – the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness or poison.
Respiratory failure – is nearly any condition that affects breathing function or the lungs themselves
II – Have your say
1. In the 2008 scandal, milk powder was contaminated with melamine, Fonterra (the New Zealand dairy monopoly) was linked to Sanlu for 2008 scandal, Fonterra was remained “100% confident about the quality of its products.”
2. Meanwhile ,considering most Chines babies aren’t immune to botulism bacteria which is contained in the polluted milk powder, may be there would appear seriouly Chinese infants ‘ toxicosis and even some babies would die from the fatal milk powder.
3. Accidents happen, in fact the company probably has procedures in place to prevent it, doesn’t it happen in purpose?
149 China halts import of New Zealand milk powder because of botulism bacteria
