Hong Kong CFS food alert Recall notice
一級蜜棗 (Not available in English)
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- October 20, 2024
- 16 taels
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- 南北行參茸葯材有限公司 (Not available in English)
Source of information The Centre for Food Safety
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Source: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety
Recall number: 2023-528
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Source Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety
Recall date 22.9.2023
Product name 一級蜜棗 (Not available in English)
Brand / company 南北行 (Not available in English)
Hazard / issue 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.
Remedy / action
- Should not consume the affected batch of the product The CFS has informed the vendor concerned of the irregularities and instructed them to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected batch of the product.
- The distributor concerned has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions.
- The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action.
- Investigation is ongoing.
- Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if they possess it
Pack / batch details 16 taels; October 20, 2024
Recall number / record ID 2023-528
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