Results of Sample with Irregularity
Prepackaged quinoa flakes sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
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Product name:
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Almond Quinoa Flakes |
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Brand:
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Torto |
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Place of origin:
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Hong Kong |
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Manufacturer:
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Ettason (H.K.) Ltd. |
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Net Weight:
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168g |
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Best-before date:
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10/07/2026 |
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Non-compliant test parameters:
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Saturated fat |
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Detected content:
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1.2g per 100g |
| Declared content:
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0g per 28g (0g per 100g) |
| Sampling location: |
A retail shop in Eastern District |
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Remarks:
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- The Centre for Food Safety has urged the vendors concerned to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- According to Section 61 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132), if any person falsely describes a food or misleads as to the nature, substance or quality of the food on a label of the food sold by him, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The Centre for Food Safety will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
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END/ Friday, February 28, 2025
