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Danone Dumex vows ‘disciplinary action’ in wake of infant formula bribery probeIn a statement sent to DairyReporter.com earlier today, Dumex China accepted “full responsibility” for the illegal payments made by its employees, and promised that “disciplinary actions will be taken according to the relevant company regulations including appointing new management personnel to deal with relevant issues.”Dumex issued the statement following the conclusion of a probe, conducted by police and local health officials in Tianjin, into allegations that hospital staff across the city were paid by Dumex employees to promote the company's products.The investigation discovered that since 2011 bribes had been paid to 116 doctors and nurses acorss 85 medical institutions in the Tianjin Municipality “distribute promotional materials, and promote the use of Dumex milk powder."This was done in exchange for “illegally accepted Dumex company fees in varying amounts,” said an extract of a statement issued by the local government in Tianjin.Thirteen hospital workers have been dismissed or suspended from their jobs following the investigation, the statement added.“Immediate suspension” of health education programIn response to initial allegations, which were detailed a September China Central Television (CCTV) news report, Dumex China launched its own internal investigation, which has since“been substantially completed.”“The repo...
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