Hong Kong CFS food alert
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Dried bamboo fungi
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- December 18, 2026
- 100 grams per pack
Food product Prepackaged bamboo fungi
Place of origin China
Source of information The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
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- Place of origin: China
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Source: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety
Recall number: 2025-596
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Source Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety
Recall date 29.7.2025
Product name Dried bamboo fungi
Brand / company (Not available in English)
Hazard / issue The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample of prepackaged bamboo fungi from an online 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.
Remedy / action
- Not to consume the affected batch of the product.
- The CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularities and instructed it to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected batch of the product.
- The importer concerned has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions.
- The CFS is also tracing the source of the affected product.
- The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action.
- An investigation is ongoing.
- Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if in possession.
Pack / batch details 100 grams per pack; December 18, 2026
Recall number / record ID 2025-596
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