New Zealand botulism scare triggers recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy items in 7 countries

New Zealand Herald, Greg Bowker/Associated Press – In this Oct 14, 2004 photo, Fonterra’s Hautapu dairy factory is seen in the Waikato, New Zealand. New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after Fonterra, the world’s fourth-largest dairy company, announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism. New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary

By Associated Press, Published: August 2

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand authorities have triggered a global recall of up to 1,000 tons of dairy products across seven countries after dairy giant Fonterra announced tests had turned up a type of bacteria that could cause botulism.

New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries said Saturday that the tainted products include infant formula, sports drinks, protein drinks and other beverages. It said countries affected beside New Zealand include China, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.

Mother leaves baby in car with note saying she is shopping

A mother in New Zealand left her newborn baby in the car with a note saying she was shopping and to call her if the infant needed anything.

The baby was left locked in a car outside the Porirua Pak’nSave in Wellington Photo: Facebook

 

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By Chris Irvine

The baby was spotted in the car park at Porirua Pak’nSave in Wellington, New Zealand, around 9am on Saturday, according to reports.

One passer-by told The New Zealand Herald: “[The note] was written from the baby’s perspective, and it said ‘My mum’s in doing the shopping, call her if I need anything’, and it had the cellphone number.

“We waited there fore a little bit, wondering if the mum was just going to be two seconds and come back. And my wife said, ‘I’m not going in without someone being here with the baby’.”

Other witnesses called the number on the note.

Police said the incident had not been reported so it would not be investigated.

“We don’t know who the people are, we don’t know the phone number, we don’t know where to start,” said spokesman Annie Coughlan.

“We would launch an investigation if we could but at this stage no one’s come forward.”

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