Hunts Brand Canned Pasta Sauce from United States May Contain Ethylene Oxide

31/05/2024


Ref. N° : 020/DSA/2024

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

Questionable food products

Product name: Hunts Pasta Sauce (Traditional)
Brand: Hunts
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 24oz (680 g)
Best-before date: December 26, 2024
Hong Kong importer: SIMS Trading Company Limited

 

Product name: Hunts Pasta Sauce (Mushroom)
Brand: Hunts
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 24oz (680 g)
Best-before date: September 8, 2024
Hong Kong importer: SIMS Trading Company Limited

 

Product name: Hunts Pasta Sauce (Garlic & Herb)
Brand: Hunts
Place of origin: United States
Net weight: 24oz (680 g)
Best-before date: July 31, 2025
Hong Kong importer: SIMS Trading Company Limited


 

Durability Indication/ Lot CodeSee above.
SourceHong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20240530_10999.html
Reasons for Issuing AlertThe Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the CFS has collected the above-mentioned samples for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the samples contained a pesticide, ethylene oxide, and the affected batch of product is now being recalled.
Advice to Trade/ Consumer1. 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
31/05/2024