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On the same day that the Philippine Supreme Court heard arguments in the case between the Health Department and formula manufacturers, the government issued a recall of millions of cans of baby formula.

The Bureau of Food and Drugs served the recall order to Wyeth on Tuesday after verifying confidential information that the formula was exposed to the elements, Health Undersecretary Alexander Padilla said.

Wyeth said in a statement that the company identified rusty spots on the outer rims of some cans during a routine inspection at a warehouse in July 2006 following Typhoon Milanyo (Milenyo/Xangsane).

“Tests conducted by Wyeth showed the milk powder inside the affected cans was not compromised and the integrity of the milk powder was maintained,” the statement said. “No sickness or injury had been reported to Wyeth from the affected products.”

The bureau conducted its own inspections in April and May prior to issuing the recall.

The cans in question are the formulas Bona, Promil, Promil Kid and Progress Gold, which were manufactured between May and July 2006.

via PhillyBurbs.com

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