Melamine fears lead to cookie recall

December 18, 2008 | By More

The maker of Wonderfarm biscuits is recalling several varieties of its cookies because of concerns they may be contaminated with melamine.

Melamine is a nitrogen-containing compound used for a variety of industrial uses. It is not allowed in food in the U.S.A.

Recently, tens of thousands of infants in China have been poisoned after drinking infant formula containing melamine. The poisonings have resulted in serious illnesses and several deaths.

Investigators believe melamine had been added to milk used in the formula because the nitrogen in the chemical can make the milk appear to testers that the milk contains more protein than it does. 

Melamine has since been found in other food products manufactured in China.

Wonderfarm is manufactured by Interfood Shareholding Company, which is based in Vietnam

The cookies are sold in red metal tins. Four varieties are being recalled:

  • Wonderfarm “Successful” Assorted Biscuits 
  • Wonderfarm “Royal Flavour” Assorted Biscuits
  • Wonderfarm “Lovely Melody” Assorted Biscuits
  • Wonderfarm “Daily Life” Assorted Biscuits (UPC:
As of today, Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also issued warnings to consumers not to eat the following products because of possible Melamine contamination:
  • Topaz Hazelnut Wafer Rolls with Hazelnut Chocolate Flavored Creme Filling (photo page)
  • Sweet Time Christmas Dressy Bear with Chocolate Bar
  • Fresh and Crispy Jacobina Biscuits
  • Koala’s March Crème filled Cookies
  • YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink
  • YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink
  • Blue Cat Flavored Drinks
  • White Rabbit Candies
  • Mr. Brown Mandehling Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown Arabica Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown Blue Mountain Blend Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown Caramel Macchiato Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown French Vanilla Instant Coffee (3-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown Mandheling Blend instant Coffee (2-in-1)
  • Mr. Brown Milk Tea (3-in-1)
  • Infant formula manufactured in China
Below is the press release announcing the recall:

Interfood Shareholding Company Issues a Nationwide recall of Wonderfarm Brand Biscuits
Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2008 – Interfood Shareholding Company is recalling all lot codes of multiple varieties of the Wonderfarm brand of biscuits because they may be contaminated with Melamine.

The Wonderfarm biscuits are sold in 800g red metal tins. The four varieties being recalled are:

  1. Wonderfarm “Successful” Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001262091)
  2. Wonderfarm “Royal Flavour” Assorted Biscuits (UPC:8935001263098)
  3. Wonderfarm “Lovely Melody” Assorted Biscuits (UPC: 8935001263296)
  4. Wonderfarm “Daily Life” Assorted Biscuits (UPC: 8935001264200)

The manufacturer identified on the product is Interfood Shareholding Company in Vietnam.

The recall was initiated after the firm was advised that samples collected by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture of the Wonderfarm “Successful” Assorted biscuits, tested positive for melamine.

Interfood Shareholding Company was identified as the manufacturer of the product.

After being advised that “Royal Flavour”, “Lovely Melody”, and “Daily Life” also tested positive for melamine, the firm agreed to expand their recall to include those products as well.

No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.

Product was distributed to multiple states and sold to wholesale distributors, which sold to retail stores.

Consumers who purchased the product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (Anthony.ma@jaimporters.com) or call 323-780-3998.

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