Weed killer found in food


KUALA LUMPUR: The food poisoning case in Siputeh, Batu Gajah in Perak on Friday, was the first incident believed to have been caused by contamination from weed killer sprayed near coffeeshops and blown by the wind.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the ministry viewed the matter seriously and would issue a guideline on the spraying of weed killer to avoid a similar incident.

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