Not to consume certain fibre pie produced in Taiwan
| Issue Date | 27.7.2011 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | The Macao authority (澳門食品安全統籌小組) |
| Food Product | Fibre pie |
| Product Name and Description | Brand name and food name: GH Assorted Fruits Dietary Fibre Pie |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The concerned product was detected with di(2- ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). DEHP is a plasticizer and has been found to cause damages to liver, kidney, reproduction and development when given to animals in large doses. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | The CFS will closely follow up the matters and take samples of other similar products available in the market for tests. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop selling the affected product |
| Advice to Consumers | Stop consuming the affected product |
| Further Information |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2011-7-27