According to the British "Daily Mail" report, nearly 496 consumers in Australia recently complained that Bonosoy brand soymilk is too high in iodine content, and consumers and the brand manufacturers and distributors reached a compensation of A$25 million (about 130 million yuan). protocol. It is reported that this is the highest food safety incident in the history of Australia.
According to reports, between 496 consumers in Australia and between 2004 and 2009, drinking bonsoy soy milk caused excessive levels of iodine in the body, resulting in a number of health problems. More pregnant women were therefore less productive, and they collectively sued for the production and sale of soy milk. The two companies reached a settlement yesterday and the plaintiff received a total compensation of A$25 million.
Bonsoy changed the formula in August 2003 and changed the kelp in the soymilk to kelp powder. The iodine content was therefore significantly exceeded, and the iodine content of each cup of soybean milk reached 50 times the daily recommended intake. The company did not discover the problem of soymilk until 2009, fully recycled and modified the formula, and relaunched the market the following year. Hong Kong had also fully recovered the product that year.
One of the victims, Donnie, had increased milk secretion and had a large amount of Bonsoy soymilk after her delivery in 2008. However, due to her uncomfortable intake of iodine, soymilk caused strong side effects, causing her hair to fall off, bleeding gums, and lack of energy. Her daughter, who has been bedridden for the next two years, lost her precious time with her daughter. She had intended to give birth again, but her large accumulation of iodine made her infertile since then and her immune system was significantly reduced. She said that this settlement was finally fair.
Valjes, the lawyer representing the victim, pointed out that excessive intake of iodine in the human body may inhibit metabolism, affect thyroid function, cause heart palpitations, general malaise, and anxiety. Severe cases may require surgery to remove the thyroid gland. Valgers believes that this result highlights consumer rights and can effectively warn producers of food safety.