Ref. N° : 006/DSA/2024
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:
| Questionable food products | Product name: Chili Powder Brand: SPICE ISLANDS Manufactured in: United States Net weight: 2.4oz (68 grams) Hong Kong distributor: SIMS Trading Co. Ltd |
| Durability Indication/ Lot Code | Best-before date: April 19, 2027 |
| Source | Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20240209_10843.html |
| Reasons for Issuing Alert | The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the CFS has collected the above-mentioned sample for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained a pesticide, ethylene oxide, and the affected batch of product is now being recalled. |
| Advice to Trade/ Consumer | 1. Please take necessary actions to ensure all products for sale are fit for human consumption. 2. Do not sell or use the above product. 3. Please visit the Food Safety Information website at https://www.foodsafety.gov.mo for latest information. 4. If there are any enquiries, please contact the Department of Food Safety via 28338181. |
