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11.12.2015
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Tests showed the presence of substances in two lots of Lactomil milk.
Dairy owner believes that tampering occurred on farms.
The distribution and sale of milk Lactomil were banned in the state by the State Sanitary Surveillance of Paraná on Wednesday (9). After complaints that the milk was with the strange taste, surveillance conducted analyzes that indicated the presence of formaldehyde (formalin) in two batches of the product.
The head of the Health Surveillance, Paulo Costa Santana said it is believed that the amount is not toxic. "We deduce that is not toxic because the reports received, there were no reports of poisoning or hospitalization due to the consumption of this product."
The analysis by the Health Surveillance is qualitative, ie, it indicates the presence or not of substance, regardless of the amount.
We deduce that is not toxic because the reports received, there were no reports of poisoning or hospitalization "
Pedro Santana, head of Paraná Health Surveillance
The Lactomil was also distributed as part of meals to children studying in the western region of Paraná.
According to Santana, the state Department of Education has been informed about the issue. Payment for the company is suspended until the complete solution of the irregularity is proven.
The formaldehyde ingestion causes, mainly breathing difficulties. The high concentration of the substance can lead to death. From what is known of this type of error, the formalin is diluted in milk to render the product more.
What does the manufacturer
Responsible for dairy Milk is in Serranópolis do Iguaçu, also in the western state. The owner, Gilvan Malacarne, admitted fault, but believes that any milk adulteration has yet been made on farms that supply the product.
I get about 60 milk producers in the region. Failed not have kit reagents which identifies the presence of formaldehyde "
Gilvan Malacarne, owner of the dairy
"I get about 60 milk producers in the region. Failed not have kit reagents which identifies the presence of formaldehyde. Is now live with the consequences. But, I'm sure it was not here at the factory that was the problem, "he said.
Malacarne ensures that as long as the change is detected, stopped producing pasteurized milk and distribute it to schools and trade.
"From the beginning of the month we were doing tests with milk in Cascavel and nothing was found. Reagents kits are coming and I think after that we no longer have any problems, "he added by advancing that new samples were collected on Wednesday (9) and sent to the Central Laboratory in Curitiba. The result should come out on Thursday (10).
The analysis
Initially, so they came the complaints, the Sanitary Surveillance analysis conducted in two batches. The first was made in 24/11 valid 2-12. The second was made of 1/12 with valid until 9/12.
In total, five tests were performed on both batches and all confirmed the presence of the substance. The brand milk was then interdicted and was determined to destruction of the product.
Who find milk being marketed may report it to the Health Surveillance state by the Health Ombudsman on the phone 0800-644-4414.
Source: G1
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