The Dutch maker of Friso, a popular powdered infant formula brand, has stressed that tests show its product is safe, despite a recall of a product batch in Hong Kong and Macau after excessive levels of lead were found in samples.In a statement on Sunday, Royal FrieslandCampina said: “We have conducted additional third-party quality testing on the affected batch. The test results showed that the product complies with Hong Kong and Macau standards.”The company, meanwhile, stressed that “ensuring consumer safety and maintaining product quality remain our top priorities”.
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SUN · 2026-07-26 · 13:10 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0726-96119
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Infant formula maker insists product safe after recalls in Hong Kong and Macau
Dutch infant formula maker Royal FrieslandCampina insists its Friso product is safe following a recall of a specific batch in Hong Kong and Macau. The recall was initiated after excessive lead levels were detected in samples of the product.
Ng Kang-chungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-26 · 13:10 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Dutch infant formula maker Royal FrieslandCampina insists its Friso product is safe following a recall of a specific batch in Hong Kong and Macau. The recall was initiated after excessive lead levels were detected in samples of the product. In response, the company conducted additional third-party quality testing on the affected batch. Royal FrieslandCampina stated that these test results confirmed the product complies with Hong Kong and Macau standards. The company emphasized that ensuring consumer safety and maintaining product quality are its top priorities.
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Ensuring consumer safety and maintaining product quality remain top priorities for Royal FrieslandCampina.
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Test results showed the product complies with Hong Kong and Macau standards.
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Royal FrieslandCampina conducted additional third-party quality testing on the affected batch.
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A product batch of Friso infant formula was recalled in Hong Kong and Macau due to excessive lead levels.
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