FACTBOX: China milk banned in Asia, Africa, European Union

Tue Sep 30, 2008 1:23am EDT
 
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(Reuters) - Four infants have died in China after being fed milk powder contaminated with the industrial chemical melamine which causes kidney stones and other complications when ingested.

Here is a list of countries that have banned or recalled China-made milk products.

IMPORT BANS:

* BANGLADESH:

-- Three Chinese powdered milk brands, Sanlu, Suncare and Yashili, banned. Melamine tests to be introduced on all milk powder imports at Bangladeshi seaports.

* BENIN:

-- Banned powered milk products from China.

* BHUTAN:

-- Banned Chinese milk imports, including chocolates, sweets, cakes and milk tablets.

* BRUNEI:

-- All Chinese milk products banned by Health Ministry, even though Brunei does not directly import dairy products from China.

* BURUNDI:

-- Banned import, sale of Chinese milk products.

* COLOMBIA:

-- Banned import of China-made powdered milk.

* CAMEROON:  Continued...

 

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