Recall notice

Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety 13.12.2023

FRESH BEAN CURD STICKS

This notice is for FRESH BEAN CURD STICKS from NEW MOON BRAND. Review the photos and listed product details before using, keeping, selling, or giving it away.

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  • 200 grams
Food product Prepackaged fresh bean curd sticks
Place of origin China
Source of information Routine Food Surveillance Programme

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Source: Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety

Recall number: 2023-538

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Source Hong Kong · Centre for Food Safety
Recall date 13.12.2023
Product name FRESH BEAN CURD STICKS
Brand / company NEW MOON BRAND
Hazard / issue 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.
Remedy / 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.
  • The CFS has informed the sole agent concerned of the irregularities and instructed them to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected batch of the product.
  • The sole agent 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.
  • The investigation is ongoing.
  • Stop using or selling the affected batch(es) of the product(s) without proper food label immediately.
Pack / batch details 200 grams
Recall number / record ID 2023-538

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