article_snippet: Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy said the threat amounted to "eco-terrorism.
article_snippet: Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy said at a press conference that police had advised that there was a low likelihood of the threat being carried out.
article_snippet: the threat is designed to cause fear in order to generate a political outcome.
article_snippet: the threat is using food as a vehicle but should not undermine confidence in our world-class food safety system or in any manufacturer," Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy said.
article_snippet: Whilst there is a possibility that the threat is a hoax, we must treat the threat seriously and a priority investigation is underway," said Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement.
article_snippet: CEO Theo Spierings described the threat in a press conference as "a despicable crime.
article_snippet: Our whole reputation as an exporter of food is at risk because of this nutter.