Mead Johnson offers replacement for Enfalac A+ Step 1 Infant Formula

KUALA LUMPUR: Mead Johnson Nutrition Malaysia (MJN) has advised consumers and retailers nationwide to return its product; Enfalac A+ Step 1 Infant Formula in 1.8kg box for immediate replacement.

In a statement yesterday, MJN said the product replacement programme is conducted in light of investigation into counterfeit products, which form a small percentage in a handful of retail outlets in Johor.

It said as a precaution, MJN is immediately expanding its current consumer support activities with a voluntary Product Replacement Programme that starts Friday.

“Since the counterfeit products cannot be easily and definitively identified without opening the carton, consumer concerns can only be addressed and fully resolved through this Product Replacement Programme.

“The goal of the programme is to remove any counterfeit cartons from the marketplace and allow consumers to easily ensure they only have genuine, high quality MJN product that is safe for consumption and fit for use per the product label,” it said.

It was reported that 210 boxes of counterfeit baby milk powder were seized in Johor recently.

According to the statement, MJN will collect all existing stocks of the products from retail outlets and replace them, in accordance with the mechanics which are now being communicated to retailers.

Consumers can call 1-800-883585 (Monday-Sunday, 9am to 11pm) or complete an online form at www.enfagrow.com.my to get more details on product return and replacement instructions. — Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China have further strengthened their ‘soft diplomacy’ through research collaboration in marine science and technology programmes in the South China Sea.

Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abu Bakar Mohamad Diah said their various joint research projects had not only benefitted both countries but also to Southeast Asian countries.

“The cooperation undertaken this year as in previous years, among scientists of Malaysia, China and the SEA countries continues to identify root causes through good science.

“It’s good to note under this cooperation, Malaysian scientists have one of the highest joint research projects which have increased not only the understanding of the significant processes in surrounding seas but also soft diplomacy in building trust and good conduct,” he told reporters after opening the 5th China-Southeast Asian Countries Marine Cooperation Forum here yesterday. — Bernama