Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter…apologized for a food-safety scare triggered by the discovery of bacteria that can cause botulism in whey protein concentrate imported by China and five other countries. Botulism, which can be fatal, affects the nervous and respiratory systems…CEO Theo Spierings told reporters in Beijing: “We regret the distress and anxiety which this issue could have caused…Parents have the right to know that infant nutrition and other dairy products are harmless and safe.”…The majority of the affected products had already been contained, he said. “In 48 hours we will have complete control over products containing this ingredient,” he said…A total of 38 tons of whey protein concentrate was contaminated and sold to eight producers and then exported to six countries, the company said… Among the eight customers affected…Spierings said products from Wahaha, Coca-Cola Co and…Vitaco Health Group were safe as the ultra-high temperature manufacturing processes they used would kill the bacteria. (also refers to Dumex)