No evidence on Vitagen causing stomach cancer: Health Ministry
Bernama
April 21, 2015 10:00 MYT
April 21, 2015 10:00 MYT
Image for illustration purposes only. Allegations have been spreading on social networks that the cultured drink can cause stomach cancer in children.
The Health Ministry yesterday denied claims that the cultured milk drink, VITAGEN can cause stomach cancer in children.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far, there were no evidence to support the allegation and stomach cancer usually afflict the elderly.
He was commenting on allegations spread in the social network sites including 'WhatsApp' that the drink could cause stomach cancer, raising fear among the public, especially parents who normally bought the beverage for their children.