CFS urges public not to consume batch of sauce with possible sealing defects

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (November 25) urged the public not to consume a batch of sauce imported from France due to possible sealing defects that may affect health. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batch of product concerned immediately if they possess it.

Product details are as follows:

Product name: Delice de Courgettes a la menthe Bio 
Brand: JEAN D'AUDIGNAC
Place of origin: France
Net weight: 90 grams
Best-before date: September 30, 2025
Lot number: L266-22
Importer: Repertoire Culinaire Hong Kong Limited

A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission, according to information from the French authorities, the above-mentioned product is being recalled due to possible sealing defects that may affect health. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of product concerned."

The importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 5939 3645 during office hours for enquiries.

The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.

Ends/Monday, November 25, 2024