FOUR MORE TAIWANESE PRODUCTS FOUND TAINTED

PUTRAJAYA, July 7 (Bernama) -- Four more Taiwanese food products have been
found to be contaminated with di(-2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), said Health
Minister Liow Tiong Lai.

These products are Top 1 watermelon syrup, crystal sugar aloe syrup
and yam syrup as well as Good Day mango jam imported by Top 1 F & B Sdn Bhd
Malaysia.

Following the contamination, Liow ordered the company to immediately recall
these items and advise traders to stop sales of the affected products.

"The ministry pointed out that those involved in the food industry should
monitor food safety and take the necessary steps to ensure food sold in the
country are safe for consumption," he said at a news conference after presenting
the ministry's Excellent Service Awards 2010 at a ceremony, here Thursday.

He said the ministry would continue to monitor food imported from Taiwan to
ensure they did not contain harmful chemicals.

Consumers can obtain more information on affected products at www.moh.gov.my
or http://fsq.moh.gov.my, or by contacting the ministry's Food Safety and
Quality Division at 03-88833652/88833653.

-- BERNAMA