Health Minister Says Infant Formula Safe for Consumption-Minister of Health Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih ensure that infant formula sold in the form of packaging in the shops is safe to eat a toddler. Endang also disputed the findings of the research, Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) that formula milk contains bacteria called Enterobacter sakazakii, which can cause damage to the lining of the brain in infants.
"Milk is an outstanding formula safe for consumption. Ministry of Health and BPOM (Food and Drugs Supervisory Agency) ensures formulas are safe for consumption, "said Endang while attending Social Consecrated in the Flats Sombo, Surabaya, East Java, on Friday (11 / 2).
"The findings of IPB, we do not know. Those who have the data. But, we make sure the formula is safe to eat, "he added. According to Endang, infant formula be harmful if consumed by infants under the age of the month and a half years.
If the age on it, said Endang, consumable milk formula for infants growth. "Under the mandatory six-month breast-fed (breast milk), exclusively, no formula. On top of six months is not nothing, "he explained.
Related brands of infant formula that made the object of research IPB, Endang declined comment. He again emphasized not know who the manufacturer of infant formula called. "I do not know milk products. Who knew and studied IPB, "said Endang while ngeloyor go to avoid reporters' questions.
