Malaysia’s Islamic body says Cadbury chocolates free from pork, reversing earlier finding

CP28594885
FILE - This is a Jan. 19, 2010 file photo of a woman as she carries a child past a logo outside the headquarters of Cadbury in Birmingham, England. Cadbury chocolates sold in Malaysia have been cleared of containing pork, the country\'s top Islamic body said Monday, June 2, 2014, in a statement that should lessen calls for a boycott of the British confectionary company after earlier tests suggested two types of chocolate bar contained pig DNA. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysia’s Islamic body says that Cadbury chocolates have been cleared of containing pig DNA, easing outrage among Muslim groups who had called for a boycott of all Cadbury products.

The health ministry earlier this month said porcine DNA was found in two varieties of Cadbury chocolates, prompting the company to recall the products.

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department said Monday that new tests on 11 samples taken from the factory showed no trace of pork in the two products, Cadbury’s Dairy Milk Hazelnut and Dairy Milk Roast Almond bars.

Islamic officials said the earlier samples could have been contaminated as they didn’t come direct from the factory.

The controversy sparked a furor among Muslim groups, who accused the British confectionary company of trying to “weaken” Muslims in Malaysia.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles