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Makers of Lurpak respond to claims that methane-reducing cow feed additive 'Bovaer' could 'contaminate' milk and allegedly 'cause cancer'

The chemical, which would be introduced to cattle's food, is designed to reduce the amount of methane they produce in digestion, but doesn't transfer into milk.

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04.12.2024, 16:24

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Arla Foods has hit back at social media claims that a new methane-reducing additive fed to cows could 'contaminate' milk and allegedly cause cancer.

Shoppers threatened to boycott dairy products made by the Danish firm and sold in Tesco, Morrisons and Lidl, which include Lurpak butter, after the company announced a trial that would involve giving a feed additive called Bovaer to its cows.

The chemical, which would be introduced to cattle's food, is designed to reduce the amount of methane they produce in digestion, a gas that contributes to climate change. 

It has been declared a safe additive by both European and UK regulators as it doesn't transfer into milk. 

An Arla spokesperson said: 'The health and safety of both consumers and animals is always our number one priority.

'Bovaer has already been extensively and safely used across Europe and at no point during the trial will there be any impact on the milk we produce as it does not pass from the cow into the milk.

'Regulatory bodies, such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and UK Food Standards Agency, have approved its use based on evidence that it does not harm the animals or negatively impact their health, productivity, or the quality of milk.' 

However, social media is awash with claims the additive can cause fertility issues and cancer.

Scores of Brits have taken to TikTok to share clips of themselves pouring the dairy products down the toilet, and throwing them in the bin. 

TikTokers have claimed that the additive 'could be' carcinogenic, but experts say this is not the case

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