Ref. N° : 026/DSA/2022
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:
| Questionable food products | Sample name: Fish oil in a prepackaged fish oil supplement “Omega 3 500mg” Brand: ADRIEN GAGNON Place of origin: Canada Net weight: 120 Softgels |
| Durability Indication/ Lot Code | Best before date: September 30, 2024 |
| Source | Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/unsat_samples/20221028_9889.html |
| Reasons for Issuing Alert | The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that butylated hydroxytoluene was detected in a fish oil sample of a prepackaged fish oil supplement at a level of 610 parts per million, exceeding the Hong Kong’s legal limit of 200 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. |
