(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle sample
Product: Scallop Noodles, Prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle sample
Brand/company: Select, PARKnSHOP (HK)
- Product family
- Food & Grocery
- Product type
- Packaged food
- Issue
- Allergen
- Audience
- Allergy-sensitive consumers
Reason: The CFS conducted follow-up investigations in a supermarket in Sham Shui Po, and found that the scallop-flavoured noodle sample contained sulphur dioxide. Although the sulphur dioxide level is below the maximum permitted level under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD), but the functional class and the name of the additive were 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: 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.