Over 1,000 fall sick after drinking Snow Brand milk

Over 1,000 fall sick after drinking Snow Brand milk

OSAKA, Japan - Cartons of recalled milk are piled up at the Osaka factory of Snow Brand Milk Products Co. on June 30 as more than 1,000 people fell sick in western Japan after drinking low-fat milk produced by the company.

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  • 2000/6/30 00:00:00
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