Rosselkhoznadzor found antibiotics in baby food from Belarus

Due to the discovery of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics in the baby food from two Belarusian enterprises, ROSSELKHOZNADZOR will tighten control over its supplies. The agency explained that if the violations are not eliminated, the supply of baby food produced by Belfood Production and LVL Evolution to RUSSIA will be restricted.Two types of antibacterial drugs - ciprofloxacin and enrofloxacin - were found in the vegetable and MEAT puree "Lasagna with beef and vegetables" for infants.

 

In canned meat "Beef puree" for baby food from 6 months of age the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam was detected. Turkey meat puree for infants "Turkey" was found to contain enrofloxacin. The products of the mentioned companies are subject to enhanced laboratory control.

 

The share of Belarusian producers of baby food in the Russian market is increasing against the background of the withdrawal of Western companies in this segment from Russia.