2008年9月12日- 加拿大食品检验局(CFIA)和加拿大卫生部提醒消费者不要购买来自中国的婴儿配方奶粉。尽管上述产品并未获准在加拿大销售，但这种奶粉可能已经非法进口到加拿大，并且可能在一些经销民族特色食品的商店里出售。
加拿大政府注意到，在可能已从中国非法出口的婴儿配方奶粉中，已经检测出三聚氰胺(melamine) ，食用这种物质是有毒的。在中国，已经查出多起婴儿病例和至少一起婴儿死亡都与食用这种产品有关。
迄今为止，加拿大尚未发现被三聚氰胺污染的婴儿配方奶粉；事实上，任何中国制造的配方奶粉都未获准在加拿大销售。
加拿大食品检验局正在就此情况进行调查，并提醒消费者注意：如果在商店货架上发现这种产品，请您不要购买。已经购买这种产品的消费者应该打电话与我们联系：1 800 442-2342。
加拿大食品检验局还在边境上对乳蛋白产品实施监控，并对发现的任何可疑产品进行检测。此外，食品检验局的检查人员将对零售商店进行核查，以确定商店中是否有这种配方奶粉。
加拿大的所有婴儿配方奶粉都必须经加拿大卫生部批准后才能在国内销售。
卫生部要求婴儿配方奶粉制造商提供详细资料供卫生部审查，以确保在加拿大出售的婴儿配方奶粉是安全和富有营养的。
加拿大卫生部已经与国内所销售婴儿配方奶粉的四家主要制造商进行联系，即Abbott营养产品公司、Mead Johnson营养产品公司、加拿大Nestle公司和PBM营养产品公司。上述四家公司均确认他们不使用来自中国的奶粉配料。
三聚氰胺是一种具有多种商业和工业用途的化合物。加拿大不允许将其作为食品配料使用。作为一种防范措施，食品检验局正在进行核查，以确保加拿大商店货架上没有任何含三聚氰胺的婴儿配方奶粉。
加拿大国内尚未出现任何与食用上述产品有关的病例报告。
查询详情请致电加拿大食品检验局：1 800 442 2342，或是浏览食品检验局网站：www.inspection.gc.ca
媒体查询：
加拿大食品检验局
(613) 228-6682
媒体查询：
加拿大卫生部
(613) 957-2983
公众查询：
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
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Consumer Advisory – Infant formula originating from China
September 12, 2008 — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada are advising consumers to avoid purchasing infant formula originating from China. While this product is not approved for sale in Canada, it is possible that it could have been illegally imported to Canada and may be for sale in some stores that carry ethnic foods.
The Canadian government has become aware that melamine, a toxic substance when consumed, has been detected in infant formula which may have been exported illegally from China. Several illnesses in infants in China, and at least one death, have been linked to the consumption of this product.
To date, no infant formulas contaminated with melamine have been found in Canada and, in fact, no formulas produced in China are approved for sale in Canada.
The CFIA is investigating this situation and is advising consumers to avoid these products if they are found on store shelves. If consumers do have this product, they should contact us at 1-800-442-2342.
The CFIA has also implemented a border lookout on milk protein products and will detain and test any suspect products found. In addition, CFIA inspectors will be checking retail establishments to determine if the formula is present in stores.
All infant formula sold in Canada must be approved by Health Canada. Infant formula manufacturers are required to submit detailed information for Health Canada’s review in order to ensure that infant formula sold in Canada is safe and nutritious.
Health Canada has contacted the four major manufacturers of infant formula sold in Canada: Abbott Nutritionals, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Nestlé Canada and PBM Nutritionals. All four have confirmed that they do not use any milk ingredients sourced from China.
Melamine is a chemical compound used in a number of commercial and industrial applications. Canada does not allow its use as a food ingredient. As a precautionary measure, the Agency is verifying that infant formula containing this product is not on Canadian store shelves.
No illnesses have been reported in Canada related to the consumption of this product.
For more information, please contact the CFIA at 1-800-442 2342 or visit our website at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media Inquiries:
CFIA
(613-228-6682
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public Inquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866 225-0709
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Questions and Answers – Melamine in Infant Formula
What is melamine? Why is this substance dangerous in food?
Melamine is a synthetic chemical used in a variety of industrial applications including the production of resins and foams, cleaning products, fertilizers and pesticides. It is not naturally occurring and is not allowed in food.
Health effects from exposure to melamine vary depending on the amount and duration of exposure. Scientific research indicates that effects to the bladder and kidneys, such as bladder and kidney stones and chronic kidney inflammation, can be seen if exposed to high enough levels of melamine.
Melamine was the substance that was implicated in the pet food recall in 2007.
Should I be concerned about other food products or pet food?
The CFIA is looking at all suspect milk products coming from China, whether destined for human food consumption or for other uses.
Is melamine allowed in food for human consumption, such as infant formula?
No. Canada does not allow melamine to be used as a food ingredient.
Is this infant formula from China available for sale in Canada?
No, we are not aware of any. All infant formula sold in Canada must be pre-approved by Health Canada. If it is present in Canada it has been imported illegally. Although this product is not approved for sale in Canada, it is possible it could be illegally imported to Canada and could be for sale in some stores with high levels of ethnic foods.
What is the situation with infant formula in China?
There have been reports from other countries that melamine has been detected in some infant formula produced and sold in China. Infant illness and death in China have been linked to the consumption of this specific product. The infant formula was produced by Sanlu Group Co. (a company in China). Sanlu is currently recalling 700 tons of infant feeding formula in China.
Has the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) been in contact with Chinese officials regarding contaminated infant formula originating from China?
Yes. A CFIA representative in Beijing is in contact with the general Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in China. We are aware of the situation in China and are working with the appropriate authorities in that country, as well as in other countries, to ensure the safety of the products available for sale in Canada.
When did the CFIA become aware that there was a problem?
On September 11, 2008, the CFIA was informed of evidence of melamine and cyanuric acid present in infant formula originating from China. CFIA was later made aware that the Chinese media had reported that tainted “milk formula” had been linked to illness in infants in China.
Is the CFIA communicating with regulatory authorities in other countries?
The CFIA is working closely with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will continue to work closely with other foreign regulators to share information throughout the investigation.
What is the CFIA doing to protect the public?
Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have launched an investigation into the possibility of melamine contamination in infant formulas from China that may be available to Canadians.
On September 12, 2008, the CFIA issued a public advisory encouraging the public not to purchase or use infant formula from China.
Also, on September 12, 2008, in cooperation with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Agency implemented a border lookout on milk proteins from China. This alert has been issued for imports as well as travellers. CFIA staff will be advised that these products will be referred by CBSA to the CFIA for sampling. CFIA is also reviewing recent import records.
In addition, CFIA inspectors will be checking retail establishments, including stores that sell primarily ethnic food, to determine if illegally imported or counterfeit formula is present in Canadian stores with high levels of ethnic foods.
Moreover, Health Canada contacted Canadian and U.S. infant formula manufacturers to inform them that melamine-contaminated milk protein may have been illegally imported to Canada from China. CFIA is following-up.
Will the CFIA test all suspect milk products from China?
Yes. Once notification has been received that suspect product has arrived in Canada the product will be sampled for melamine and related components. The import service centres will also be on the lookout for suspect products which may be exported from other Asian countries.
Can you test for melamine in infant formula?
Yes. The CFIA will be using the methodology developed during the melamine in pet food incident. This laboratory methodology is consistent with the approach used in other countries.
How do we know other infant formula for sale in Canada is safe?
All infant formulas must be approved by Health Canada before they are allowed for sale in Canada. No formulas produced in China have been approved for sale. As a precaution, the CFIA is working with retailers to make sure that no unapproved products from China have made their way to stores in Canada.
Health Canada has contacted the four major manufacturers of infant formula sold in Canada: Abbott Nutrition, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Nestlé Canada and PBM Nutritionals. All four have confirmed that they do not use any milk ingredients sourced from China.
What is the CFIA advising the public to do regarding infant formula?
Due to adverse health risks, the public is advised not to purchase or use infant formula originating from China. If consumers are in possession of this product, they are advised not to use the product and to contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1 800 442-2342.
Where can I get more information on this issue?
Contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1 800 442-2342.
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