Jakim orders recall of Indonesian food products over porcine DNA


KUALA LUMPUR: The Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has ordered the immediate recall of several imported food products from Indonesia after tests revealed they contained porcine (pig DNA).

Jakim director-general, Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said the affected products may compromise halal standards and urged importers to contact the agency to arrange for their removal from the market.

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