Macau authorities recall a batch of Royal Friso Gold 1 powdered infant formula after testing finds elevated lead levels, prompting wider concern among parents in the region. According to Macau reports, the product is pulled following detection of lead at 0.2 mg/kg, which the government said exceeds local safety standards. Macau’s Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) and Health Bureau (SSM) issue the recall and coordinate follow-up actions.
FrieslandCampina, the manufacturer, says the lead levels in the recalled batch comply with Hong Kong and Macau regulatory requirements. Separate reporting from Hong Kong indicates that parents act quickly after hearing about the incident, with some taking babies for medical check-ups and observation. One Hong Kong family described a five-month-old remaining in hospital after consuming the same batch that Macau flagged.
Overall, the incident drives a public safety debate on testing and monitoring, with parents and caregivers focusing on potential exposure for infants, while the manufacturer emphasizes compliance with applicable standards.
