Nestle SA has apologized to Chinese consumers for high iodine levels found in its Chinese brand, Jin Pai Growing 3-Milk Powder, the official Xinhua News Agency reported, citing company sources, according to the AFX news agency.

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According to the report, a total of 13.5 tonnes of Jin Pai Growing 3-Milk Powder was found to exceed China’s national standard for iodine content.


Most of the milk powder had been distributed to Hangzhou, Shanghai and Guangzhou retailers, but all have since been pulled from shelves in those markets, the report said.


Nestle promised to meet China’s national standards and to take corresponding measures to exchange products or provide compensation and provide a service hotline to accept consumer complaints.


Nestle had said previously that the milk powder’s iodine content met international food standards for infants and children.

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