Chemical Di-(2 ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) in the food?

Food products imported from Taiwan, the Natural Beauty Powder Fruit and Vegetable confirmed contaminated chemical Di-(2 ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

The Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai urged all retailers to stop sale of products immediately. "The analysis of the two products from that country including the Natural Beauty Powder Drink allegedly contaminated with chemicals found Natural Beauty Fruit and Vegetable powder contaminated with DEHP.

"Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to eat these foods because of concern about side effects," he told reporters after opening the Kuantan MCA division meeting here yesterday.

The local newspaper reported that several products from Taiwan reliable DEHP contaminated with chemicals including products Chuang's King Tai Chang Food. Co. Ltd., Taiwan imported by Nguan Seng Sdn. Ltd.; And Natural Beauty Natural Beauty Drink Powder and Powder Fruit and Vegetable Prince Pharmaceutical Co. products. Lt. imported by Billion Synergy Sdn. Ltd.

"Therefore, people should not worry because the ministry will continue to monitor food imports from that country," he said. Any information about Taiwan food products can visit http://moh.gov.my or http:/fsq.moh.gov.my