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Hong Kong CFS food alert
Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-29

Prepackaged bamboo fungi sample detected with sulphur dioxide, a preservative, exceeding legal limit and in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: Dried bamboo fungi, Prepackaged bamboo fungi, Prepackaged bamboo fungi sample detected with sulphur dioxide, a preservative, exceeding legal limit and in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: (Not available in English)

Product family
Food & Grocery
Product type
Packaged food
Issue
Chemical contamination
Audience
General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample of prepackaged bamboo fungi from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 9,600 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 500 ppm. The functional class and name of the additive were also not declared on the food label. Sulphur dioxide is a commonly used preservative in a variety of foods including dried vegetables, dried fruits, pickled vegetables and salted fish products. This preservative is water soluble, 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: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

JADE PERCH FISH food alert product image
Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-09-25

Veterinary drug chloramphenicol found in prepackaged frozen jade perch sample

Product: JADE PERCH FISH, Prepackaged frozen jade perch, Veterinary drug chloramphenicol found in prepackaged frozen jade perch sample

Brand/company: (Not available in English), Inspire Foodie

Product family
Food & Grocery
Product type
Packaged food
Issue
Chemical contamination
Audience
General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from an shop for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained chloramphenicol at a level of one microgram per kilogram. According to the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations (Cap. 132AF), no fish (including shellfish) sold in Hong Kong for human consumption is allowed to contain chloramphenicol. Offenders will be liable to a fine of $50,000 and to imprisonment for six months upon conviction.

Consumer action: Members of the public should not consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert
Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-03-28

CFS urges public not to consume imported bottled black vinegar product that might contain red fermented rice with suspected problems

Product: (Not available in English), Bottled black vinegar product, CFS urges public not to consume imported bottled black vinegar product that might contain red fermented rice with suspected problems

Brand/company: (Not available in English), Golden Fellow Hong Kong

Product family
Food & Grocery
Product type
Beverage
Issue
Chemical contamination
Audience
General consumers

Reason: The CFS, upon learning that food and beverages which were made with suspected problematic red fermented rice are recently being recalled in Japan, immediately contacted importers and retailers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that a retail outlet in Causeway Bay had sold the affected bottled black vinegar product.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any. Members of the public should consult medical professionals if they intend to consume food products containing red fermented rice for improving health conditions.

Pure Oyster Mushroom Powder food alert product image
Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-03-19

Not to consume prepackaged mushroom powder due to the presence of ethylene oxide

Product: Pure Oyster Mushroom Powder, Prepackaged mushroom powder, Not to consume prepackaged mushroom powder due to the presence of ethylene oxide

Brand/company: URBAN MUSHROOM, (Not available in English)

Product family
Food & Grocery
Product type
Packaged food
Issue
Chemical contamination
Audience
General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan for testing. The test result showed that the sample contained a pesticide, ethylene oxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified ethylene oxide as a Group 1 carcinogen. According to the Pesticide Residues in Food Regulation (Cap. 132CM), a food for human consumption containing pesticide residue may only be sold if consumption of the food is not dangerous or prejudicial to health.

Consumer action: Members of the public not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert
Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-02-26

CFS urges public not to consume imported prepackaged pork floss product suspected to contain sudan dyes

Product: SPICY PORK SHREDDED, Prepackaged pork floss product, CFS urges public not to consume imported prepackaged pork floss product suspected to contain sudan dyes

Brand/company: (Not available in English)

Product family
Food & Grocery
Product type
Packaged food
Issue
Chemical contamination
Audience
General consumers

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Taiwan authority that the above-mentioned product might have used an ingredient which contained sudan dyes. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the retailer for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned vendor had sold the affected batch of the product concerned. Sudan dyes are synthetic chemical dyes for industrial use. Under the Colouring Matter in Food Regulations (Cap. 132H), sudan dyes are not permitted in food.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any.

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