Incident File · 2022-07-03
Maiquer pure milk propylene glycol incident
In 2022, batches of Maiquer pure milk were found to contain propylene glycol, leading to production suspension and regulatory investigation.
Incident Severity
★★☆☆☆
The case involved an additive not permitted in pure milk and a regulatory investigation, but affected batches were limited and no casualties were confirmed, so it is rated 2 stars.
Verified by two or more sources
Key Facts
- Jurisdiction
- China
- Category
- Illegal additive use
- Affected
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
- Injured/Ill
- 0
- Duration Days
- 30
- Sources
- 2
Global Times and Caixin reported that preliminary regulatory analysis linked the detection to excessive use of additives and flavorings during production. Maiquer halted milk production for rectification.
Companies and Brands
Direct company
Parent or controller
Brand or licensor
Legal or Regulatory Basis
Regulators reported propylene glycol in pure milk batches; propylene glycol is not permitted for pure milk use under the cited food additive rules.
Sources
- Maiquer halts milk production; will actively cooperate with investigators, Global Times, 2022-07-04
- Chinese Dairy Producer's Shares Sink After Additive Found in Its Pure Milk, Caixin Global, 2022-07-04