Prepackaged oatmeal sample not in compliance with food label rules
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Product name:
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Quaker Oatmeal Squares Honey Nut
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Brand:
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Quaker
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Place of origin:
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USA
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Distributor:
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DKSH Hong Kong Limited
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Net weight:
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411 grams
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Best-before date:
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April 8, 2020
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Non-compliant test parameters:
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Sweetener |
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Detected content:
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Steviol Glycosides was detected |
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Declared content:
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Steviol Glycosides undeclared
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Sampling location:
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A Supermarket in San Po Kong
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Remarks:
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- The CFS has urged the trade to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- The CFS is tracing the distribution of the affected product.
- The Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations (Cap. 132W) require that all prepackaged food for sale in Hong Kong should list out the food ingredients including sweeteners in the list of ingredients on the food labels. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.
- The CFS will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
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END/January, January 3, 2020