Yu Pin King Brand Red Rice Sample from Thailand Detected with Lead Exceeding Hong Kong’s Legal Limit

14/09/2024


Ref. N° : 029/DSA/2024

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:

Questionable food products
Product name: Pure Red Rice Brand: Yu Pin King Place of origin: Thailand Net weight: 2 kg
Durability Indication/ Lot Code
Best-before date: June 14, 2026
Source
Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/unsat_samples/20240913_11146.html
Reasons for Issuing Alert
The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the above-mentioned sample contained lead at a level of 0.32 parts per million, exceeding the Hong Kong’s legal limit of 0.2 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.

Municipal Affairs Bureau
Department of Food Safety
14/09/2024