What International Media Are Saying About The Cadbury Incident In Malaysia
Cadbury's decision to recall two of their products off the shelves after it was found to contain traces
By Darian Goh — 29 May 2014, 04:34 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
On 24 May 2014, Cadbury Recalled Two Of Their Products After It Was Found To Contain Traces Of Pig DNA
The two products, the Cadbury Hazel Nut and Cadbury Roast Almond was recalled from shelves.
Image via venusbuzz.comChocolate maker Cadbury on Saturday (May 24) recalled two of their products in Malaysia after they tested positive for traces of pig DNA, even though they had been certified as halal and pork-free.
Although Declared Halal And Pork-Free, A Random Food Check By The Ministry Of Health Revealed Otherwise
The traces were found during a periodic check for non-halal ingredients in food products by the Ministry of Health, which on Saturday said two of three samples of the company's products contained pork traces, the website said.
The Incident Made Waves Around Malaysia And Was Also Picked Up By Major International News Sites
The Cadbury scandal has made international headlines with Britain’s Daily Telegraph reporting that Muslim non-governmental organisations in Malaysia declaring jihad against the confectionery giant.
themalaysianinsider.com
The Telegraph UK Highlighted How Malaysian Muslim Groups Are Waging A 'Jihad' Against Cadbury
Muslim groups have declared jihad on Cadbury after two of its products sold in predominately Islamic Malaysia were found to contain traces of pork.
telegraph.co.ukFollowing the revelation, Muslim NGOs in Malaysia declared a holy war on Cadbury Malaysia, the Daily Telegraph reported. The daily quoted Selangor Perkasa chief Abu Bakar Yahya as saying Cadbury had betrayed Muslims in Malaysia.
themalaysianinsider.com
Reuters And The Huffington Post Highlighted The Incident, Explaining It Is Trending Because Malaysia Is A Nation In Which Muslims Make Up More Than 60% Of The Population
Cadbury Malaysia, like most food makers in the country where Muslims make up more than 60 percent of the population, has all of its products certified halal to conform with Islam's dietary restrictions, one of which is a prohibition on pork.
reuters.com
The company said it was undertaking a full review of its supply chain to ensure halal standards, according to the report, and the Malaysian government said it will conduct inspection of all Cadbury Malaysia's products.
BBC Had An Expert To Explain To Viewers What Cadbury Could Do To Negate Angry Malaysian Customers
Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera Reported That Cadbury Is Conducting Their Own Investigations After Two Of Their Products Were Tainted With Pig DNA
Chocolate maker Cadbury Malaysia has launched an investigation after two of its products were found to contain traces of pork DNA.
aljazeera.comCadbury Has Released Statements On Their Social Media Accounts To Reassure Customers That Resolving This Issue Is Their Top Priority
