Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Similarly, in terms of providing a response I can certainly undertake to bring that back. If the question is about the more broad issue of imported food products from China I can tell you that testing by the New Zealand authorities for the presence of melamine in products imported into New Zealand from China has shown contamination of unacceptably high levels in White Rabbit Creamy Candies. Australian food regulators met yesterday and are requesting wholesalers and importers to voluntarily withdraw White Rabbit Creamy Candies from shops pending further results of Australian testing for melamine. Food Standards Australia New Zealand released a media advisory yesterday advising people not to consume these milk based sweets imported from China. This product is sold in retail packs through Asian retail supermarkets and restaurants. These candies are unlikely to cause health problems if consumed in small amounts but people who have eaten this product and who are concerned about their health should seek medical advice. Melamine contamination of infant formula— (Time expired)