Recalls linked to HUY FONG FOODS, INC. USA

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Bottled chili sauce sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: SRIRACHA HOT CHILI SAUCE, Chili sauce, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Bottled chili sauce sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: HUY FONG FOODS, INC. USA, H.K. Rice Merchants Enterprises

Product family

Food & Grocery

Product type

Packaged food

Issue

Labeling issue

Audience

Allergy-sensitive consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from a supermarket in Tin Hau for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide. Although the sulphur dioxide level is below the maximum permitted level under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD), the name of the additive was not declared on the food label of the sample. 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. However, susceptible individuals who are allergic to this preservative may experience breathing difficulties, headache and nausea after consumption.

Consumer action: Consumers who are allergic to sulphur dioxide should not consume the concerned product(s). They should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming it/them.