Fonterra recalls cream after E.Coli contamination

By Naomi Tajitsu and Colin Packham WELLINGTON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand's Fonterra said on Monday it was recalling products distributed in the country that had been contaminated with the E.Coli bacteria in the second food-safety scare faced by the company in less than six months. The dairy co-operative said it was recalling 8,700 bottles of fresh cream marketed under its Anchor brand with a 'best before date' of January 21, 2014 and which were distributed to retail and food service outlets around New Zealand's North Island. Cream sold under the Pams brand, owned by New Zealand's Foodstuffs distributor and retailer, was also included in the recall. "We are sorry for the inconvenience and concern this recall might cause, but food safety and quality are our top priorities," Fonterra said in a statement.