CFS urges public not to consume several kinds of prepackaged granola bars suspected to contain pieces of metal

​The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (December 13) urged the public not to consume several kinds of prepackaged granola bar imported from Canada as the products might contain pieces of metal. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of products concerned immediately if they possess any of it.

Product details are as follows:

Product name (Best-before date/Lot number):
(1) Granola Bars Chocolate Banana (Best-before date: May 11 - September 13, 2025/Lot number: 687456213040)
(2) Granola Bars Chocolate Chip (Best-before date: June 8 - October 13, 2025/Lot number: 687456213019)
(3) Granola Bars Mixed Berry (Best-before date: June 27 - September 7, 2025/Lot number: 687456213026)
(4) Granola Bars Strawberry (Best-before date: May 22 - September 6, 2025/Lot number: 687456213170)
Brand: MadeGood
Place of origin: Canada
Net weight: 120 grams per pack
Importer: Impex Quality Products Limited

A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS noted information from the Canadian authorities that the above-mentioned products may contain pieces of metal, and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importers and retailers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong and supplied the affected batches of the products."

The importer has stopped selling and removed from shelves the affected products upon the CFS's instructions and has initiated a recall. Members of the public may call the importer concerned at 3521 2020 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

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

Ends/Friday, December 13, 2024