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Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-06-26

Not to consume a kind of prepackaged frozen sardines detected with histamine

Product: FZ Atlantic Northeast Wild Caught Sardine Fillet, Prepackaged frozen sardines, Not to consume a kind of prepackaged frozen sardines detected with histamine

Brand/company: FZ, Foodie Yard by HKTVmall

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

Reason: The CFS collected the abovementioned frozen sardine sample from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained histamine at a level of 1,100 milligrams per kilogram. Histamine is commonly found in certain kinds of fish such as tuna, sardine, mackerel and anchovy, as a result of bacterial spoilage. Consumption of fish containing high levels of histamine can cause foodborne intoxication. Symptoms of histamine poisoning include tingling and burning sensations around the mouth, facial flushing and sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, palpitations, dizziness and rash. The onset of intoxication symptoms is within a few hours after consumption, and these symptoms will normally disappear within 12 hours without long-term effects.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-05-31

Not to consume batch of growing up formula powder

Product: Aronurish Growing Up Formula Powder, Growing up formula powder, Not to consume batch of growing up formula powder

Brand/company: Aronurish, Hong Kong Golden Nutrition Trading Co

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Infant food
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: Infants, Children

Reason: The CFS collects powdered infant and young children formula under its Food Surveillance Programme. The test results revealed that a sample collected from a retail outlet possibly contained the heat-stable toxin Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus. A preliminary investigation by the CFS has found that the above mentioned importer had imported 220 boxes of 1 320 cans of the affected product. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced in food by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea. In most cases, these symptoms usually subside spontaneously within 24 hours.

Consumer action: Not to let infants and young children consume the affected batch of the product, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-04-20

Imported prepackaged yoghurt product suspected to contain undeclared allergen (gluten)

Product: Authentic Greek Yogurt with Vanilla, Prepackaged yoghurt product, Imported prepackaged yoghurt product suspected to contain undeclared allergen (gluten)

Brand/company: Marks & Spencer, Alf Retail Hong Kong

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The imported prepackaged yoghurt product might contain gluten, a known allergen, but it was not declared on the product's food label. Individuals who are intolerant to gluten may develop symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and a rash upon consumption.

Consumer action: Consumers who are intolerant to gluten should not consume the affected batch of the product, and should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the food.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-04-16

Not to consume a kind of bottled nametake mushroom product that may contain glass fragments

Product: JONETZ Jumbo Sized Nametake Mushrooms, Bottled nametake mushroom product, Not to consume a kind of bottled nametake mushroom product that may contain glass fragments

Brand/company: JONETZ, Pan Pacific Retail Management (Hong Kong) Co

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Japanese authority that certain batches of the above-mentioned product concerned might contain glass fragments and are being recalled.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batches of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-03-26

Do not consume a batch of bottled apple juice drink with patulin concentration exceeding legal limit

Product: 100% PURE NZ APPLE JUICE, Apple juice drink, Do not consume a batch of bottled apple juice drink with patulin concentration exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: Homegrown, The Dairy Farm Company

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a supermarket in Yuen Long for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained a mycotoxin, patulin, at a level of 78 micrograms per kilogram, exceeding the legal limit of 50 micrograms per kilogram of the food. Patulin mostly occurs in rotten apple and its products. Animal studies have shown that ingesting high doses of patulin can induce liver, spleen and kidney damage, as well as toxicity to the immune system. For humans, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting have been reported.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-02-24

Not to consume batch of prepackaged chocolate product suspected to contain plastic fragments

Product: Furuta Doremi Song Chocolate, Prepackaged chocolate product, Not to consume batch of prepackaged chocolate product suspected to contain plastic fragments

Brand/company: Furuta, Man Tung Trading Company, APITA and UNY

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Japanese authority that the above-mentioned product may contain plastic fragments and is being recalled.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of prepackaged chocolate product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-02-12

Not to consume a batch of prepackaged rice with excessive cadmium found

Product: Prepackaged rice, Not to consume a batch of prepackaged rice with excessive cadmium found, February 17, 2032

Brand/company: Acquerello, Bright View Trading HK

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained cadmium at a level of 0.24 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 0.2 ppm. Long-term excessive intake of cadmium may affect the kidney functions.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-02-03

Not to consume batch of powdered infant formula

Product: Aptamil Profutura DUO Pre D 800g, Powdered infant formula, Not to consume batch of powdered infant formula

Brand/company: Aptamil, Baby HK

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Infant food
Issue: Chemical contamination
Audience: Infants, Children

Reason: The CFS noted through its Food Incident Surveillance System that certain batches of Aptamil powdered infant and young children formula are being recalled by the German authority as the products might contain Cereulide produced by Bacillus cereus. According to the latest investigation result, a local retailer had sold a small quantity of one affected batch of the powdered infant formula concerned. A preliminary investigation by the CFS revealed that relevant importer had imported nine boxes of 54 cans of the product concerned, among which 34 cans had been distributed. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced in food by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Consumer action: Not to let infants and young children consume the affected batch of the product, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2026-01-06

Not to consume certain batches of powdered infant and young children formula

Product: Powdered infant and young children formula, Not to consume certain batches of powdered infant and young children formula

Brand/company: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety record

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Infant food
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: Infants, Children

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted earlier that certain batches of Nestlé powdered infant formula were being voluntarily recalled in Europe due to possible contamination with Bacillus cereus. According to the latest information from Nestlé HK, 21 batches of its powdered infant and young children formula imported into Hong Kong might have used the raw material concerned. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin produced in food by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Consumer action: Not to let infants and young children consume the affected batches of the products, and to seek medical treatment for infants or young children who felt unwell after taking the products concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-12-05

CFS urges public not to consume two batches of cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Raclette Sapin Vert 6.5kg, Cheese imported from Italy, CFS urges public not to consume two batches of cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Bright View Trading Hong Kong

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batches of the product are being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperatures. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected batches of the product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-10-13

Not to consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd containing excessive Bacillus cereus

Product: Salted bean curd cubes in brine with chili (with sesame oil), Bottled preserved bean curd, Not to consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd containing excessive Bacillus cereus

Brand/company: Giant Tree, Foundation Agents

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from a supermarket in Wan Chai for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 180,000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100,000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product, and seek medical treatment if feeling unwell after consuming the products concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-09-13

Not to consume a kind of imported prepackaged cake with possible presence of mould

Product: FISH SHAPED CAKE (6PCS), Prepackaged cake, Not to consume a kind of imported prepackaged cake with possible presence of mould

Brand/company: Orion, Kiu Fung Hong

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

Reason: - The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted a notification on 12 September 2025 that the above-mentioned product might contain mould and is being recalled.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-09-05

Do not consume a kind of imported prepackaged black grouper fillet detected with methylmercury level exceeding legal limit

Product: Black Grouper Fillet Skinless Portion, Black grouper fillet, Do not consume a kind of imported prepackaged black grouper fillet detected with methylmercury level exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: A-Mart Gourmet

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Meat & seafood
Issue: Chemical contamination
Audience: General consumers, Infants

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 methylmercury at a level of 0.83 milligram per kilogram, exceeding the legal limit of 0.5 mg per kg. At high levels, mercury can affect foetal brain development, and affect vision, hearing, muscle co-ordination and memory in adults. Pregnant women, women planning a pregnancy and young children are particularly susceptible to the adverse effects of mercury.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-09-03

Not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Product: Mini Camembert Raw Milk Cheese, Prepackaged raw milk cheese, Not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Brand/company: Gillot, City Super

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is under recall due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected batch of the product has been imported into Hong Kong. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned. People will contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-30

Not to consume two kinds of prepackaged ice cream detected with total bacterial count exceeding legal limit

Product: Two kinds of prepackaged ice cream, Not to consume two kinds of prepackaged ice cream detected with total bacterial count exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: Make Meanings, Pay & Pay Ice Cream International Company

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from two retail outlets in Kowloon City and Sham Shui Po respectively for testing. The test results showed that the samples contained 210 000 and 55 000 bacteria per gram respectively, exceeding the legal limit. The fact that the total bacterial count exceeded the legal limit indicated that the hygienic conditions were unsatisfactory, but did not mean that consumption would lead to food poisoning

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected products. Seek medical treatment if feeling unwell after consuming the products concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-25

Several kinds of imported prepackaged coconut yoghurt suspected to contain undeclared allergen (milk)

Product: Prepackaged coconut yoghurt, Several kinds of imported prepackaged coconut yoghurt suspected to contain undeclared allergen (milk)

Brand/company: Cocobella, Nowaday International Development

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Food Standards Australia New Zealand through the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) that the above-mentioned products are being recalled, as they may contain milk, an allergen, but it was not declared on the products' food labels. According to the information provided by INFOSAN, the affected products have been imported into Hong Kong. People who are allergic to milk may have an immunologic response like vomiting, diarrhoea and a rash upon consumption of food containing this allergen. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock may even develop. As for other members of the public, generally speaking, they would not be subject to such reactions when the food in question is consumed.

Consumer action: Consumers who are allergic to milk should not consume the affected batches of the products concerned. Those who feel unwell after consuming any of the products concerned should seek medical treatment.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-21

Not to consume two kinds of French cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Mon Ami Petit Brie, French cheese, Not to consume two kinds of French cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety record

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned products are being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importers had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the products concerned. Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product, and seek medical treatment if feeling unwell after consuming the products concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-15

CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of French soft cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Brie Mariotte 60%, French soft cheese, CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of French soft cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Ferrarini Pacific

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned products are being recalled in France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns," the spokesman added.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected batch of the product. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-14

Do not Consume a Kind of French Soft Cheese Suspected to be Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: St Maure Vieux Porche 45% 200G, Soft cheese, Do not Consume a Kind of French Soft Cheese Suspected to be Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Culina (HK)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-08-12

CFS urges public not to consume a prepackaged ice cream detected with coliform bacteria count exceeding legal limit

Product: Original Coconut Gelato, Prepackaged coconut flavoured ice cream, CFS urges public not to consume a prepackaged ice cream detected with coliform bacteria count exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: Make Meanings, Pay & Pay Ice Cream International Company, Cheung Wo Food Supply Company

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a vending machine in Tseung Kwan O for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained 140 coliform bacteria per gram, exceeding the legal limit. The fact that the coliform count exceeded the legal limit indicated that the hygienic conditions were unsatisfactory, but did not mean that consumption would lead to food poisoning.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected product. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell after consuming the product concerned.

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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-29

Not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged salami suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Product: Primo Reserve Hot Sopressa Salami, Prepackaged salami, Not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged salami suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Brand/company: Primo, Parknshop (HK)

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Singapore Food Agency that the above-mentioned product might have been contaminated by Salmonella and is being recalled. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned distributor had sold the affected product. Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-28

Imported prepackaged frozen confection sample detected with coliform bacteria counts exceeding legal limits

Product: Black Tea Ice Cream, Prepackaged frozen confection, Imported prepackaged frozen confection sample detected with coliform bacteria counts exceeding legal limits

Brand/company: Kochi Ice, Shin Tai Ho (Hong Kong) Company

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: - The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained 140 coliform bacteria per gram, exceeding the legal limit. - The fact that the coliform count exceeded the legal limit indicated that the hygienic conditions were unsatisfactory, but did not mean that consumption would lead to food poisoning.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected product. Seek medical advice if feeling unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-28

Not to consume a kind of bottled water suspected to be contaminated with bacteria

Product: Natural Alkaline Spring Water, Bottled water, Not to consume a kind of bottled water suspected to be contaminated with bacteria

Brand/company: PH8, Black Type Distribution (HK), Parknshop (HK)

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Macao authorities that the above-mentioned bottled water was detected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Pseudomonas aeruginosa found in bottled water may indicate contamination of the water source and/or during the manufacture, packaging, transport and storage process. The presence of a large amount of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in packaged water can be associated with changes in taste, odour and turbidity, but rarely causes severe diseases to healthy persons generally.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-03

Not to consume imported prepackaged cumin powder with possible presence of ethylene oxide

Product: KȔMMEL GEMAHLEN, Prepackaged cumin powder, Not to consume imported prepackaged cumin powder with possible presence of ethylene oxide

Brand/company: MIMINO, Greek Delicatessen

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is being recalled as it was detected with ethylene oxide. Preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product. 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: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-07-03

(Updated on 4 July 2025) Do not consume certain kinds of imported turkey bacon suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original, Turkey bacon, (Updated on 4 July 2025) Do not consume certain kinds of imported turkey bacon suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety record

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

Reason: Based on the announcement from the USDA of the US, the above-mentioned products are being recalled as they might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-06-17

Ethylene oxide found in sample of prepackaged black pepper

Product: I Love Black Pepper with Grinders 170g, Prepackaged black pepper, Ethylene oxide found in sample of prepackaged black pepper

Brand/company: CAPE FOODS, EASTERN ZONE

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. 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: Not to consume the affected product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-06-10

Not to consume a batch of prepackaged frozen giant scarlet shrimps with mercury exceeding legal limit

Product: Frozen Giant Scarlet Shrimp, Prepackaged frozen giant scarlet shrimps, Not to consume a batch of prepackaged frozen giant scarlet shrimps with mercury exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: Classic Fine Foods (Hong Kong)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Meat & seafood
Issue: Chemical contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained mercury at a level of 0.85 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 0.5 ppm. Mercury may affect the nervous system, particularly the developing brain. At high levels, mercury can affect foetal brain development, and affect vision, hearing, muscle co-ordination and memory in adults.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-06-02

Food Alert－Not to consume a kind of ice cream detected with coliform bacteria counts exceeding legal limits

Product: Durian Gelato, Durian flavoured ice cream, Food Alert－Not to consume a kind of ice cream detected with coliform bacteria counts exceeding legal limits

Brand/company: Alchemia, Pay & Pay Ice Cream International Company, Kai's Gourmet

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample for testing from a food stall at an expo on Lantau under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained 110 coliform bacteria per gram, exceeding the legal limit. Under the Frozen Confections Regulation (Cap 132 AC), frozen confection for sale should not contain more than 100 coliform bacteria per gram. The maximum penalty for offenders is a fine of $10,000 and three months' imprisonment upon conviction. The fact that the coliform count exceeded the legal limit indicated that the hygienic conditions were unsatisfactory, but did not mean that consumption would lead to food poisoning.

Consumer action: Members of the public to stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-04-28

Do not consume a batch of imported sunflower seed product suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Product: Zonnebloempitten (Sunflower seeds), Sunflower seeds, Do not consume a batch of imported sunflower seed product suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Brand/company: Tovano, Chef's Garden, Feather & Bone

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

Reason: The CFS noted a notification from the RASFF of the EU that the above-mentioned product is being recalled as it contained aflatoxin exceeding the EU's standard.

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-04-08

Not to consume batch of prepackaged chocolate product suspected to contain metal fragments

Product: Hollow Chocolate Egg (Milk Chocolate), Prepackaged chocolate product, Not to consume batch of prepackaged chocolate product suspected to contain metal fragments

Brand/company: Tony's Chocolonely, The Dairy Farm Company

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: - The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, has seen notices issued by the Food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland indicating that the above-mentioned product may contain metal fragments and is being recalled. - After a preliminary investigation, the CFS confirmed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-03-29

Not to consume a kind of imported double cream detected with total bacterial count exceeding legal limit

Product: British Double Cream 300ml, Prepackaged double cream, Not to consume a kind of imported double cream detected with total bacterial count exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: Marks & Spencer, Alf Retail Hong Kong

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the total bacterial count for the sample was 394,800 per millilitre. According to the Milk Regulation (Cap. 132AQ), milk after heat treatment by means of pasteurisation should not contain more than 30,000 bacteria per millilitre.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-03-13

Do not consume two kinds of bottled fruit jam and spread products with possible presence of mould

Product: Fig Jam, Two kinds of bottled fruit jam and spread products from France, Do not consume two kinds of bottled fruit jam and spread products with possible presence of mould

Brand/company: Bonne Maman, Getz Bros. & Co. (Hong Kong)

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted notices from the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Department of Food Safety of Macao that the above-mentioned products might contain mould and are being recalled. The CFS confirmed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of products concerned.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected products. Seek medical treatment if feel unwell after consuming the products concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-02-23

Not to consume a batch of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Product: Morbier Jean Perrin 1/4 x 2, French raw milk cheese, Not to consume a batch of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Brand/company: PERRIN VERMOT, Chef's Garden, Feather & Bone

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France and other countries due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-02-05

CFS urges public not to consume a batch of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Product: MORBIER LAIT CRU DE SCEY AOP 7KG MEULE, Raw milk cheese, CFS urges public not to consume a batch of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Brand/company: PERRIN VERMOT, Culina HK

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France due to possible contamination with STEC. People will contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people.

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 2025-02-04

Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged seasonings that may contain plastic foreign matter

Product: Prepackaged seasonings, Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged seasonings that may contain plastic foreign matter

Brand/company: Cape Herb & Spice

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: - The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notifications from the relevant overseas food safety authorities that the above batches of products might contain plastic foreign matter and initiated recalls overseas. - Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. Preliminary investigation found that the importer, European Gourmet Limited, had imported into Hong Kong the first four of the above products concerned.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batches of the products if they have bought them

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2025-02-03

Do not feed infants several kinds of prepackaged baby food imported from US as the products may pose a choking hazard

Product: Teething sticks for infants, Do not feed infants several kinds of prepackaged baby food imported from US as the products may pose a choking hazard, Batch: all

Brand/company: Gerber, Nestle Hong Kong

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Infant food
Issue: Choking
Audience: Infants

Reason: The CFS noted notices issued by the Food and Drug Administration of the USA and the Canadian authorities respectively that the above-mentioned products are being recalled in the USA and Canada as they possess a choking hazard.

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-12-17

Do not consume a batch of imported pistachio cream product suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Product: Pistacchio Kerman Paste, Imported pistachio cream product, Do not consume a batch of imported pistachio cream product suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Brand/company: Cresco Italia, JJ Global Sourcing

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission, the above-mentioned product is being recalled as it contained aflatoxin B1 exceeding the EU's standard. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up and a preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product. The aflatoxin level of the product also exceeded the local legal standard. The World Health Organization (WHO)'s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified naturally occurring aflatoxins as carcinogenic to humans, and the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives advised that intake of aflatoxins should be reduced to levels as low as reasonably possible although no health-based guidance value has been set. Aflatoxins can lead to liver cancer after long-term ingestion, and the risk for hepatitis B carriers is relatively high.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-12-13

Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged granola bars suspected to contain pieces of metal

Product: Granola bars, Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged granola bars suspected to contain pieces of metal, 120 grams per pack

Brand/company: MadeGood, Impex Quality Products

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted information from the Canadian authorities that the above-mentioned products may contain pieces of metal, and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importers and retailers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong and supplied the affected batches of the products.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batches of products.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-11-28

CFS continues to follow up on imported cheese with possible bacteria contamination

Product: Mont d'Or Fruitiere des Jarrons Cheese, Imported cheese, CFS continues to follow up on imported cheese with possible bacteria contamination

Brand/company: Fruitiere des Jarrons, Noja Fine Trade

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

Reason: - The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted a notification from the French authorities that the above-mentioned batch of product might have been contaminated with Yersinia enterocolitica and is being recalled. - Subsequent to an earlier announcement that a kind of cheese imported from France might have been contaminated with Yersinia enterocolitica ( ), a follow-up investigation showed that another batch of the affected product has also been imported to Hong Kong. - Yersinia enterocolitica can cause Yersiniosis, which is characterised by common symptoms of gastroenteritis such as fever, diarrhoea (often bloody in young children) and abdominal pain. The bacterium is usually acquired by eating or drinking contaminated food, including undercooked meat, unpasteurised milk products or contaminated water. Anyone can get Yersiniosis, but young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems are at a higher risk.

Consumer action: Should not consume the product concerned, regardless of batches

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-11-25

Not to consume batch of sauce with possible sealing defects

Product: Delice de Courgettes a la menthe Bio, Sauce, Not to consume batch of sauce with possible sealing defects

Brand/company: JEAN D'AUDIGNAC, Repertoire Culinaire Hong Kong

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Quality defect
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission, according to information from the French authorities, the above-mentioned product is being recalled due to possible sealing defects that may affect health.

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

Mont d'Or Fruitiere des Jarrons Cheese food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-11-22

CFS urges public not to consume a kind of imported cheese suspected to be contaminated with bacteria

Product: Mont d'Or Fruitiere des Jarrons Cheese, A cheese imported from France, CFS urges public not to consume a kind of imported cheese suspected to be contaminated with bacteria

Brand/company: Fruitiere des Jarrons, Noja Fine Trade

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has learned that the French authorities have issued a notification stating that the above products may be contaminated with Yersinia enterocolitica and are recalling them. Preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported the affected products in question. Yersinia enterocolitica can cause Yersinia disease, which causes common symptoms of gastroenteritis, such as fever, diarrhea (often bloody diarrhea in young children) and abdominal pain. This bacterium It is usually contracted by eating or drinking contaminated food, including undercooked meat, unpasteurized dairy products, or contaminated water. Anyone can become infected with yersinosis, but young children, The elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

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

Organic Whole Carrots food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-11-20

Do not consume a kind of imported carrots with possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121 contamination

Product: Organic Whole Carrots, Carrots, Do not consume a kind of imported carrots with possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121 contamination

Brand/company: Bunny Luv, PARKnSHOP (HK), Grimmway Farms

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

Reason: The CFS noted a notification from the Food and Drug Administration of the USA that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in the USA due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O121.

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

Fazer Moomin gift box food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-11-01

Do not consume a kind of imported lollipop

Product: Fazer Moomin gift box, Lollipop, Do not consume a kind of imported lollipop

Brand/company: Fazer, International Operations & Services Company (HK)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Choking
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the lollipop stick of the above-mentioned product may come loose unexpectedly. An investigation by the CFS revealed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned.

Consumer action: Not to consume, and to discard, the affected batches of the product.

Primeal Corn Flour [PRIMEAL FARINE DE MAIS Maismeel] food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-10-24

Not to consume a kind of imported corn flour due to detection of excessive tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine

Product: Primeal Corn Flour [PRIMEAL FARINE DE MAIS Maismeel], Corn flour, Not to consume a kind of imported corn flour due to detection of excessive tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine

Brand/company: Primeal, ICOSMOBEAUTY

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is under recall, due to the detection of tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine at a level exceeding the relevant limit of France. Investigations by the CFS revealed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned. Consumption of products detected with tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine may cause short-term adverse effects, for example, dilated pupils, change of heart rate, dryness of the mouth, and flushed skin. Tropane alkaloids atropine and scopolamine will be excreted from the body and therefore there are no long term health effects.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-10-03

Not to consume batch of prepackaged butternut squash soup imported from UK due to the presence of pieces of metal

Product: Smooth Butternut Squash Soup, Prepackaged butternut squash soup, Not to consume batch of prepackaged butternut squash soup imported from UK due to the presence of pieces of metal

Brand/company: M&S

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, has seen notices issued by the Food Standards Agency of the UK and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland that the above-mentioned product may contain pieces of metal, and is being recalled.

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

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 2024-09-13

(Updated on 6 Dec 2024) Imported prepackaged noodle sample detected with sulphur dioxide

Product: Imported prepackaged noodle, (Updated on 6 Dec 2024) Imported prepackaged noodle sample detected with sulphur dioxide, August 27, 2024

Brand/company: MY MURNI, Grace Cup International Trading Company

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

Reason: - The CFS collected the above-mentioned noodle samples at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the noodle sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 68 parts per million, exceeding the legal limit of 20 ppm, and 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 batch of the product

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-09-13

(Updated on 17 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged pepper sauce sample

Product: Prepackaged Pepper sauce, (Updated on 17 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged pepper sauce sample, August 30, 2028

Brand/company: TABASCO, Sims Trading Co

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned pepper sauce sample from a retail outlet in Wan Chai for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. Although the level of sulphur dioxide found to be contained in the pepper sauce sample is below the statutory maximum permitted level, 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. They should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming it.

Example of product affected for reference only

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-09-10

Do not consume a batch of fruit jam with possible presence of mould

Product: Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry (70% Fruit) [Naturrein 70% Fruchtreich Garden Erdbeere], Fruit jam, Do not consume a batch of fruit jam with possible presence of mould

Brand/company: Darbo, Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company

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

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product might contain mould and is being recalled.

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

Wheat Starch food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-08-12

(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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-07-16

Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Product: 廖孖記衛生腐乳王(Not available in English), Bottled preserved bean curd, Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Brand/company: LIU MA KEE

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS announced earlier that a sample of bottled preserved bean curd collected under its routine Food Surveillance Programme from a retail outlet in Sai Ying Pun was found to contain an excessive amount of Bacillus cereus. When following up on the incident, the CFS further collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Yau Ma Tei on July 9 for testing. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 1 300 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-07-04

Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Product: 廖孖記衛生腐乳王 (Not available in English), Bottled preserved bean curd, Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Brand/company: LIU MA KEE

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Sai Ying Pun for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 130 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. In addition, the sample did not indicate the best-before date according to the requirements stipulated in the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W). Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Manna BOLO food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-06-28

CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of biscuits imported from Japan suspected to be contaminated with animal faeces

Product: Manna BOLO, Prepackaged biscuits, CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of biscuits imported from Japan suspected to be contaminated with animal faeces

Brand/company: Morinaga, JFC Hong Kong

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

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the importer of the products concerned that the above-mentioned products are being recalled as they might be contaminated with animal faeces.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batches of the product if they have bought any.

(Not available in English) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-06-24

Nitrofuran metabolite found in prepackaged frozen shrimp sample

Product: (Not available in English), Prepackaged frozen shrimp, Nitrofuran metabolite found in prepackaged frozen shrimp sample

Brand/company: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety record

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

Reason: The CFS collected the shrimp sample from an shop for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that it contained metabolite (AOZ) of furazolidone (a type of nitrofurans), a non-permitted veterinary drug at a level of 9.2 parts per billion.

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 2024-06-24

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (milk) found in imported bottled coconut drink

Product: Fresh Coconut Juice, Bottled coconut drink, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (milk) found in imported bottled coconut drink

Brand/company: 鐵尺本館 (English brand name not available)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Beverage
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained milk, an allergen, but it was not declared on the product's food label. People who are allergic to milk may have an immunologic response like vomiting, diarrhoea and rash upon consumption of food containing this allergen. In severe cases, anaphylactic shock may even develop. As for other members of the public, generally speaking, they would not be subject to such reactions when the food in question is consumed. The Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong should list out the food ingredients in its list of ingredients. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.

Consumer action: Members of the public who are allergic to milk should not consume the batch of product concerned. Those who feel unwell after consuming it should seek medical treatment.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-06-13

Sample of imported frozen sole detected with methylmercury exceeding legal limit

Product: Frozen Sole, Imported frozen sole, Sample of imported frozen sole detected with methylmercury exceeding legal limit

Brand/company: The House of Fine Foods

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

Reason: - The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained methylmercury at a level of 0.8 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 0.5 ppm. - At high levels, mercury can affect foetal brain development, and affect vision, hearing, muscle co-ordination and memory in adults.

Consumer action: Should not consume the affected batch of the product.

Preserved Beancurd food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-06-11

Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Product: Preserved Beancurd, Bottled preserved bean curd, Do not consume a batch of bottled preserved bean curd due to excessive level of Bacillus cereus

Brand/company: Yuet Wo, Yuet Wo Sauce And Preserved Fruits

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 130,000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100,000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

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

Hunts Pasta Sauce (Garlic & Herb) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-05-30

Ethylene oxide found in samples of canned pasta sauce

Product: Hunts Pasta Sauce (Garlic & Herb), Canned pasta sauce, Ethylene oxide found in samples of canned pasta sauce

Brand/company: Hunts, SIMS Trading Company

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned samples from two supermarkets in Kowloon City and Tsing Yi for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples contained a pesticide, ethylene oxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified ethylene oxide as a Group 1 carcinogen.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected products.

Pepper Vine Duck Wings food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-05-10

Not to consume a batch of prepackaged chilled duck wings suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Pepper Vine Duck Wings, Prepackaged chilled duck wings, Not to consume a batch of prepackaged chilled duck wings suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: JUEWEI, Juewei Food (Hong Kong)

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Mong Kok for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 25 grams of the sample, exceeding the standard of the Microbiological Guidelines for Food which states that Listeria monocytogenes should not be detected in 25g of food

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Malt VINEGAR food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-05-06

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Bottled malt vinegar sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: Malt VINEGAR, Bottled malt vinegar, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Bottled malt vinegar sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: SARSON's, The Dairy Farm Company

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Labeling issue
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a supermarket in Ho Man Tin 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 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, headache and nausea after consumption. The use of preservatives in food must comply with the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD). Furthermore, the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that for all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong containing sulphite in a concentration of 10 ppm or more, the functional class of the sulphite and its name shall be specified in the list of ingredients. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.

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.

Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-04-05

Ethylene oxide found in samples of prepackaged spice mix products

Product: Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder, Prepackaged spice mix products, Ethylene oxide found in samples of prepackaged spice mix products

Brand/company: Everest, AGAM Trading Co, Dhillon Group of Companies

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

Reason: - The CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from three retail outlets in Tsim Sha Tsui respectively for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples 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: Should not consume the affected products

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 2024-02-27

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

Product: SPICY PORK JERKY SLICED, Pork jerky, CFS urges public not to consume imported prepackaged pork jerky product suspected to contain sudan dyes

Brand/company: 金安記 (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. 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 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.

BASIL LEAVES food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-02-09

Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged seasoning due to the presence of ethylene oxide

Product: BASIL LEAVES, Prepackaged seasoning, Not to consume several kinds of prepackaged seasoning due to the presence of ethylene oxide

Brand/company: BADIA, Baking Warehouse.com, Prime Fortune (Asia)

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from a supermarket in Causeway Bay and two shops respectively for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples 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 products if they have bought any.

Spicy chili sprinkle food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-02-06

Ethylene oxide found in prepackaged chili powder sample from Indonesia

Product: Spicy chili sprinkle, Prepackaged chili powder, Ethylene oxide found in prepackaged chili powder sample from Indonesia

Brand/company: BonChili

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 a pesticide, ethylene oxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified ethylene oxide as a Group 1 carcinogen.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-01-22

Not to consume chocolate product imported from Switzerland suspected to contain plastic foreign matter

Product: Milk Chocolate with Honey and Almond Nougat, Chocolate product, Not to consume chocolate product imported from Switzerland suspected to contain plastic foreign matter

Brand/company: TOBLERONE

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the manufacturer's Hong Kong representative of the product concerned that the above-mentioned batch of the product is being recalled as it might contain plastic foreign matter.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-01-17

CFS urges public not to consume several kinds of imported cereal products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella

Product: Cereal products, CFS urges public not to consume several kinds of imported cereal products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella, 14.5 ounces

Brand/company: QUAKER, PepsiCo Beverages (HK)

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

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Food and Drug Administration of the US that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated by Salmonella. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected products concerned. Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

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

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2024-01-15

Not to consume salty chicken due to the presence of Salmonella

Product: Salty chicken, Not to consume salty chicken due to the presence of Salmonella

Brand/company: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety record

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from exhibition booth 3B15 at the Hong Kong Food Festival in Wan Chai for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed the presence of Salmonella in 25 grams of the sample, exceeding the criterion of the Microbiological Guidelines for Food which states that Salmonella should not be detected in 25g of a ready-to-eat food sample. Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and people with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

Consumer action: Members of the public who had purchased salty chicken from the above-mentioned booth should not consume them. If symptoms develop after consuming the food, they should seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Plate of 5 Medals Winner Assorted Cheeses (with 4 Types of Raw Milk Cheese) (Le Plateau des Médaillés) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-12-19

Not to consume a kind of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Product: Plate of 5 Medals Winner Assorted Cheeses (with 4 Types of Raw Milk Cheese) (Le Plateau des Médaillés), Raw milk cheese, Not to consume a kind of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli

Brand/company: CANTOREL (Saveurs de Terroirs), City Super

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: - The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System noted a notification from the Rappel Conso of France that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in France due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned. - People will contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batches of the product if have bought any

FRESH BEAN CURD STICKS food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-12-13

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged fresh bean curd sticks sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: FRESH BEAN CURD STICKS, Prepackaged fresh bean curd sticks, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged fresh bean curd sticks sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: NEW MOON BRAND

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 supermarket in Kwun Tong for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide. 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, headache and nausea after consumption. The food trade that the use of preservatives in food must comply with the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD). Furthermore, the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that for all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong containing sulphite in a concentration of 10 ppm or more, the functional class of the sulphite and its name shall be specified in the list of ingredients. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.

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.

Dates food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-12-07

Prepackaged red date and date samples detected with sulphur dioxide

Product: Dates, Prepackaged red date and date samples, Prepackaged red date and date samples detected with sulphur dioxide

Brand/company: 盞記 (Not available in English), Yue Sang Trading

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

Reason: The CFS collected the red date and date samples from an vendor and a retail outlet in Yuen Long respectively for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the red date sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 1,400 parts per million, exceeding the legal limit of 1,000 ppm under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD), and the functional class and name of the additive were also not declared on the food label. As for the other date sample, although the level of sulphur dioxide found to be contained in it is below the statutory maximum permitted level, 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: Do not consume the affected batches of the products.

SRIRACHA HOT CHILI SAUCE food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-11-24

(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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-11-07

Not to consume a kind of bread product with possible presence of mould

Product: BASE BREAD (Cinnamon), Bread product, Not to consume a kind of bread product with possible presence of mould

Brand/company: BASE BREAD

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan as the product might contain mould.

Consumer action: Stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-11-03

CFS urges public not to consume a kind of soy milk beverage with possible quality problem

Product: (Not available in English), Soy milk beverage, CFS urges public not to consume a kind of soy milk beverage with possible quality problem

Brand/company: MARUSAN, Solar Mart

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Beverage
Issue: Quality defect
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan due to a possible quality problem. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned.

Consumer action: To stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

HONG KONG EGG FLAVOR NOODLE food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-10-16

(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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-10-16

(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.

Organic WHITE PEPPER POWDER food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-10-12

Pesticide found in prepackaged white pepper powder sample from India

Product: Organic WHITE PEPPER POWDER, Prepackaged white pepper powder, Pesticide found in prepackaged white pepper powder sample from India

Brand/company: Passion by Mama, Healthy Express

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

Reason: Subsequent to announcing earlier that a sample of white pepper powder taken from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan was found to contain a pesticide, ethylene oxide, the CFS detected a similar irregularity in another batch of white pepper powder sample taken from the same retail outlet for testing during follow-up investigations.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: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it.

Wake Up Kiss Plum (Snow Plum) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-10-10

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged preserved mustard greens and preserved plums samples in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: Wake Up Kiss Plum (Snow Plum), Prepackaged preserved mustard greens and preserved plums, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged preserved mustard greens and preserved plums samples in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: MAG MAG, Ciao International

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Labeling issue
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned samples from an vendor and a supermarket and a retail outlet in Sham Shui Po respectively for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples contained sulphur dioxide. Although the sulphur dioxide levels are below the maximum permitted level under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD), the functional class and/or the name of the additive were not declared on the food labels of the samples. 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, 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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-10-05

Ethylene oxide found in prepackaged white pepper powder sample from India

Product: Organic WHITE PEPPER POWDER, White pepper powder, Ethylene oxide found in prepackaged white pepper powder sample from India

Brand/company: Passion by Mama, Healthy Express

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsuen Wan for testing when following up on a related incident. 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.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-09-26

Not to consume a kind of prepackaged cheese sauce from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus

Product: DIP NACHO CHEESE STYLE, Prepackaged cheese sauce, Not to consume a kind of prepackaged cheese sauce from the Netherlands suspected to be contaminated with Bacillus cereus

Brand/company: Santa Maria, Pear & Carrot

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

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batches of product might have been contaminated with Bacillus cereus and are being recalled. Bacillus cereus is commonly found in the environment. Unhygienic conditions in food processing and storage may give rise to its growth. Consuming food contaminated with excessive Bacillus cereus or its heat-stable toxins may cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhoea.

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

一級蜜棗 (Not available in English) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-09-22

Prepackaged date sample detected with sulphur dioxide exceeding legal limit and in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: 一級蜜棗 (Not available in English), Prepackaged dates, Prepackaged date sample detected with sulphur dioxide exceeding legal limit and in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: 南北行 (Not available in English), 南北行參茸葯材有限公司 (Not available in English)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Regulatory issue
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Tsim Sha Tsui for testing when following up on a related incident. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 230 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 100 ppm. The name of the additive was 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. The CFS reminded the food trade that the use of preservatives in food must comply with the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD). Furthermore, the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that for all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong containing sulphite in a concentration of 10 parts per million or more, the functional class of the sulphite and its name shall be specified in the list of ingredients.

Consumer action: Should not consume the affected batch of the product

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-09-19

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Product: Scallop Noodles, Prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle sample, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle sample in breach of food labelling regulation

Brand/company: Select, PARKnSHOP (HK)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Labeling issue
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a supermarket in Sham Shui Po 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 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, 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.

Walnut Milk Original food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-09-13

Not to consume batches of prepackaged almond milk and walnut milk with non-permitted preservative salicylic acid

Product: Walnut Milk Original, Prepackaged almond milk and walnut milk, Not to consume batches of prepackaged almond milk and walnut milk with non-permitted preservative salicylic acid

Brand/company: 137 Degrees, Earth Selectives

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned prepackaged almond milk and walnut milk samples from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the two samples contained salicylic acid at a level of 148 parts per million (ppm) and 148.4 ppm respectively. Salicylic acid may cause nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. Under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132 BD), salicylic acid is not a permitted preservative in food.

Consumer action: Members of the public not to consume the products concerned.

Organic Blueberry Puffs (Little Bellies Organic Blueberry Puffs) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-09-04

Not to consume a kind of baby snack imported from UK suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Product: Organic Blueberry Puffs (Little Bellies Organic Blueberry Puffs), Baby snack, Not to consume a kind of baby snack imported from UK suspected to be contaminated with aflatoxin

Brand/company: Baby Bellies, Woolies

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Infant food
Issue: Chemical contamination
Audience: Infants

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that it contained aflatoxin B1 at a level of 0.14 micrograms per kilogram. Under the Harmful Substances in Food Regulation (Cap 132AF), the maximum concentration for aflatoxin B1 in any other food intended to be consumed principally by persons under the age of 36 months other than infant formula and follow-up formula manufactured from milk protein is 0.1 micrograms per kilogram. The World Health Organization (WHO)'s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified naturally occurring aflatoxins as carcinogenic to humans, and the Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives advised that intake of aflatoxins should be reduced to levels as low as reasonably possible although no health-based guidance value has been set. Aflatoxins can lead to liver cancer after long-term ingestion, and the risk for hepatitis B carriers is relatively high.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it. To avoid excessive intake of mycotoxins, people should maintain a balanced and varied diet to minimise the risk from a small range of food items, and to avoid consuming food that looks mouldy or damaged.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-08-30

Salmonella found in sample of imported prepackaged meal replacement product

Product: Oatmeal Shake, Prepackaged meal replacement product, Salmonella found in sample of imported prepackaged meal replacement product

Brand/company: Nutri D-Day DIET, MUSE DIGITAL

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Supplement-like food
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: - The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from an vendor for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed the presence of Salmonella in 25 grams of the sample, exceeding the criterion of the Microbiological Guidelines for Food which states that Salmonella should not be detected in 25g of a ready-to-eat food sample. - Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death.

Consumer action: Should not consume the affected batch of the product

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-08-29

Not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: PALET DU BERRY, Goat cheese, Not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: XAVIER, GOURMET EN PROVENCE

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Dairy
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batches of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled. Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms like fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns. In order to reduce the risk of listeriosis, susceptible populations such as pregnant women should consume freshly prepared hot food where possible, reheat chilled food until it is hot all the way through, and avoid high-risk foods, including ready-to-eat food such as cold cuts, cold smoked seafood, soft cheeses, salads, etc, or cook them thoroughly before consumption, even if they are presented as part of a dish.

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

蜜棗 (Not available in English) food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-08-28

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged dates

Product: 蜜棗 (Not available in English), Prepackaged dates, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged dates

Brand/company: 恒德行 (Not available in English), 恒德行貿易公司 (Not available in English)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers, General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned sample from an vendor 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 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, 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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-07-21

Not to consume a batch of Vietnamese coconut water drink without best before date

Product: 100% COCONUT WATER, Coconut water drink, Not to consume a batch of Vietnamese coconut water drink without best before date

Brand/company: FIZ, Fortune Mart (Hong Kong)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Beverage
Issue: Regulatory issue
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the importer that the above-mentioned product did not indicate the best before date according to the requirements stipulated in Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W). For the sake of prudence, the importer has voluntarily stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected product and initiated a recall.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected product. Members of the public can identify the affected product from the package without the best before date and batch number.

Signature Mala Crayfish food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-07-13

CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged chilled crayfish suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Signature Mala Crayfish, Prepackaged chilled crayfish, CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged chilled crayfish suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: JUEWEI, Juewei Food (Hong Kong)

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

Reason: The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retail outlet in Mong Kok for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 25 grams of the sample, exceeding the standard of the Microbiological Guidelines for Food which states that Listeria monocytogenes should not be detected in 25g of food.

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

Mikan Liqueur food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-07-07

Not to consume batch of Japanese bottled alcoholic drink with potential leakage and bottle breakage risk

Product: Mikan Liqueur, Bottled alcoholic drink, Not to consume batch of Japanese bottled alcoholic drink with potential leakage and bottle breakage risk

Brand/company: KAGURA, City Super

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Beverage
Issue: Quality defect
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the importer that the above-mentioned product may have a risk of leakage due to an increase in pressure inside the bottle. The importer confirmed that it had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned, and has therefore voluntarily initiated a recall as a precautionary measure." Risk assessment of the CFS showed that the increase of pressure inside the bottle may pose a risk of bottle breakage.

Consumer action: Consumers should not consume the affected batch of the product if they have purchased any.

Saucisson Sec food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-06-23

CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged dry sausage suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Saucisson Sec, Prepackaged dry sausage, CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged dry sausage suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Maison Duculty, Noja Fine Trade

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batch of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer for follow-up.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it.

Wing Ley Hao Dried Vegetable VEGETAL CONFITS food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-06-06

(Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged preserved mustard greens

Product: Wing Ley Hao Dried Vegetable VEGETAL CONFITS, Prepackaged preserved mustard greens, (Updated on 31 Dec 2024) Undeclared allergen (sulphur dioxide) found in prepackaged preserved mustard greens

Brand/company: 飛鶴牌 (Not available in English), Wing Lee Ho Company

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Allergen
Audience: Allergy-sensitive consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned preserved mustard greens sample from a retail outlet in Wan Chai for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide but the functional class and the name of the additive were not declared on the food label of the sample concerned. Sulphur dioxide is a commonly used preservative 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.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-05-30

Not to consume a kind of carbonated apple soft drink with possible presence of precipitate, mould and yeast

Product: Apple sidra, Carbonated apple soft drink, Not to consume a kind of carbonated apple soft drink with possible presence of precipitate, mould and yeast

Brand/company: Apple sidra

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

Reason: The CFS noted a notification from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Taiwan due to the presence of precipitates, mould and yeast and was being recalled. The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.

Consumer action: Do not consume the affected products and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-05-11

Not to consume a kind of mousse imported from France that may contain glass particles

Product: Traditional Chocolate Mousse, Mousse, Not to consume a kind of mousse imported from France that may contain glass particles

Brand/company: Marie Morin, City Super

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Packaged food
Issue: Foreign matter
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) noted a notification from the Rappel Conso of France that the above-mentioned batch of product might contain glass particles. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned.

Consumer action: Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought it.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-05-05

Not to consume a batch of prepackaged caviar suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: Lachskaviar, Prepackaged caviar, Not to consume a batch of prepackaged caviar suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: Balik Pearls, Caviar House & Prunier (HK)

Product family: Food & Grocery
Product type: Other food
Issue: Pathogen contamination
Audience: General consumers

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the RASFF of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batch of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and was being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product.

Consumer action: Do not consume the affected products.

Hong Kong CFS food alert

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-03-28

Not to consume a batch of prepackaged frozen suckling pig ham suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Product: German Suckling Pig Cured Ham Cooked (Sliced), Prepackaged frozen suckling pig ham, Not to consume a batch of prepackaged frozen suckling pig ham suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Brand/company: BECK

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

Reason: The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) collected the above-mentioned prepackaged frozen suckling pig ham sample from a retail outlet in Jordan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Listeria monocytogenes at a level of 120 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if relevant ready-to-eat food contains Listeria monocytogenes at a level of more than 100 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory

Consumer action: Do not consume the affected product if they have bought any.

Alfredo's Ortolana Salted Vegetables Chips food alert product image

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 2023-03-14

Not to consume a kind of imported vegetable crisps containing high content of acrylamide

Product: Alfredo's Ortolana Salted Vegetables Chips, Imported vegetable crisps, Not to consume a kind of imported vegetable crisps containing high content of acrylamide

Brand/company: AMICA, City Super

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

Reason: The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product was detected with high content of acrylamide. According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected product has been imported into Hong Kong. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the above-mentioned local importer for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned.

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