Ref. N° : 016/DSA/2021
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:
| Questionable food products | Name on label: Pimentao Doce Brand: Dom Duarte Place of origin: Portugal / Spain Weight / Volume: 50.0 g |
| Durability Indication/ Lot Code | Expiry date: 30-06-2024 00:00:00 Consignment / Lot #: L169S20 |
| Source | Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/notification/476927 |
| Reasons for Issuing Alert | The Department of Food Safety of IAM, Macao received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned sample was detected with Ochratoxin A at a level of 43.7 ± 10.5 µg/kg, exceeding the European Union (EU)’s legal limit of 20 µg/kg. |
| 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 http://www.foodsafety.gov.mo for latest information. 4. If there are any enquiries, please contact the Department of Food Safety via 28338181. |
