Recalls linked to GOURMET ALLEY

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged egg-flavoured noodle sample detected with sulphur dioxide

Product: HONG KONG EGG FLAVOR NOODLE, Prepackaged egg-flavoured noodle, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged egg-flavoured noodle sample detected with sulphur dioxide

Brand/company: GOURMET ALLEY, AAA Noodle Product Manufactory (HK)

Product family

Food & Grocery

Product type

Packaged food

Issue

Regulatory issue

Audience

General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample of egg-flavoured noodle from a supermarket in Chai Wan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 61 parts per million, exceeding the legal limit of 20 ppm. The functional class and name of the additive were also not declared on the food label. Sulphur dioxide is a preservative which can be used in a variety of foods including dried vegetables, dried fruits, pickled vegetables and salted fish products. Sulphur dioxide is water soluble, and most of it can be removed through washing and cooking. However, susceptible individuals who are allergic to this preservative may experience breathing difficulties, headaches and nausea after consumption.

Consumer action: Should not consume the affected batches of the products.