Prepackaged spring roll pastry may contain allergen (milk)
| Issue Date |
19.2.2020 |
| Source of Information |
The Food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom
Singapore Food Agency
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| Food Product |
Prepackaged spring roll pastry
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| Product Name and Description |
(1) Product name: TYJ Spring Roll Pastry
Brand: Spring Home
Place of origin: Singapore
Producer: Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd
Importer: The Dairy Farm Company Limited
Net weight: 240 grams/8.5 ounces per pack
Best-before dates: September 20, October 31, November 21, and December 20, 2022
(2) Product name: TYJ Spring Roll Pastry
Brand: Spring Home
Place of origin: Singapore
Producer: Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd
Importer: Dah Chong Hong Limited
Net weight: 275 grams/9.7 ounces per pack
Best-before date: July 10, 2022
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| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted that there were notices issued by the Food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom and Singapore Food Agency that certain kinds of spring roll pastry products (including the abovementioned two products) might contain milk. However, the ingredient was not declared on the food labels of the products concerned. The products are under recall.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- The CFS immediately followed up with major local importers and retailers. Preliminary investigations revealed that the Dairy Farm Company Limited and Dah Chong Hong Limited had imported the abovementioned two affected spring roll pastry products which were on sale in their retail outlets.
- The importers concerned had stopped sale and removed from shelves the affected products and initiated a recall according to CFS' instructions.
- The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the products concerned immediately.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Consumers who are allergic to milk are advised not to consume the products concerned. Those who feel unwell after consuming them should seek medical treatment.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release
Enquiries about the recalls can be made to the Dairy Farm Company Limited (2299 1133) and Dah Chong Hong Limited (2216 8016) during office hours. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2020-2-19