Recalls linked to Lee Cheung Woo

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged wheat starch sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: Wheat Starch, Prepackaged wheat starch, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged wheat starch sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: Lee Cheung Woo

Product family

Food & Grocery

Product type

Packaged food

Issue

Labeling issue

Audience

Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Sha Tin for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide. Although the sulphur dioxide level detected is within the legal limit, the functional class and the name of the additive were 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. 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: 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.