Food Alerts / Allergy Alerts
Not to consume Taiwanese drink powder suspected to be contaminated
| Issue Date |
3.6.2011 |
| Source of Information |
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received notification from the Taiwanese authority that the concerned products had been distributed to Hong Kong. |
| Food Product |
Drink powder with nutrition claims |
| Product Name and Description |
Brand and food name: ORIYEN Nutri Grow
Manufacturer: Jin Zhuan Lifesciences Enterprise Co, Ltd
Importer: Cosway (HK) Limited
(1) Product name: Oriyen Nutri Grow (boy) Orange Drink Premix
Bar code number: 36135
Net weight: 330 grammes (g)
Packaging: Boxed package (15 sachets per pack; 22g per sachet)
Manufacturing date: August 13 , 2010
Expiry date/Use by date: August 13 , 2013
(2) Product name: Oriyen Nutri Grow (girl) Cranberry Drink Premix
Bar code number: 36136
Net weight: 330 g
Packaging: Boxed package (15 sachets per pack; 22g per sachet)
Manufacturing date: August 13 , 2010
Expiry date/Use by date: August 13 , 2013
 
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| Reason For Issuing Alert |
The concerned products might have been contaminated with di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), a plasticiser. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
The CFS has alerted the trade and at once instructed the importer to stop sale immediately of the affected products.
The CFS will continue to investigate the incident, closely monitor the recall arrangements and collect samples of related products for testing.
The CFS will be in close liaison with the Taiwanese authority on the incident, monitor the situation and take appropriate follow-up actions. |
| Advice to the Trade |
Stop selling these two products |
| Advice to Consumers |
Stop consuming these two products |
| Further Information |
The CFS press release
CFS Website: Plasticisers in food |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2011-6-3
