Ref. N° : 015/DSA/2023
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:
| Questionable food products | Product name: Almond Milk Original Brand: 137 Degrees Place of origin: Thailand Net volume: 1000 mL Best-before date:November 24, 2023 Hong Kong distributor: Earth Selectives Ltd Product name: Walnut Milk Original Brand: 137 Degrees Place of origin: Thailand Net volume:1000 mL Best-before date:November 29, 2023 Hong Kong distributor: Earth Selectives Ltd |
| Durability Indication/ Lot Code | See above. |
| Source | Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20230913_10486.html |
| Reasons for Issuing Alert | The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the above-mentioned two samples were detected with salicylic acid, a preservative which is not permitted in food, at a level of 148 parts per million (ppm) and 148.4 ppm respectively. |
| 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. |
