Food safety officials stayed quiet about a fresh melamine scare as products containing the potentially fatal chemical found their way into New Zealand shops.
The authority last night had political backing for its decision to stay silent while it tested the products to make sure they were safe. The food products might have included cereals, yoghurts, biscuits, and bread.
Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson said the authority made the right decision to carry out safety tests on food containing the additive before telling the public.
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