Food and beverage company,
The investigation carried out by the Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organization, in collaboration with the International Baby Food Action Network, alleged that
According to the investigation report, traces of sugar were found in samples of the company's infant cereal for children between six months and two years old, and a follow-up milk formula for infants of up to 12 months of age.
But in a position statement made available to Vanguard,
"Baby food and infant formula are highly regulated categories. Like everywhere in the world, in
"We apply the same nutrition, health, and wellness principles everywhere in the world which are aligned with both international and local guidelines and regulations. This includes compliance with labeling requirements and thresholds on carbohydrate content that encompasses sugars."
Uwadoka stated that regarding cereals, there may be slight variations in recipes around the world.
"In
" Our milks and cereals for young children are fortified with vitamins and minerals such as iron to help tackle malnutrition," she remarked.
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