Ref. N° : 002/DSA/2023
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:
| Questionable food products | Food name: DRIED UNCOOKED VEGETABLES Brand: Not available in English Place of origin: China Net weight: 200 grams |
| Durability Indication/ Lot Code | Use by date: November 11, 2023 |
| Source | Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/unsat_samples/20230213_10152.html |
| Reasons for Issuing Alert | The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that after considering the factors for dried foods, the sample contained chromium at a level of 0.56 parts per million, exceeding the Hong Kong’s legal limit of 0.5 parts per million. |
| 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. |
