Several kinds of paste from Singapore may contain undeclared allergen (fish)

Issue Date 25.11.2020
Source of Information

Food Incident Surveillance System
Food Product

Several kinds of paste from Singapore
Product Name and Description

Product name: Sambal Belachan Chilli Paste

Brand: Kwong Cheong Thye

Place of origin: Singapore

Importer: Tropical Trading Company

Net weight: 230 grams

Best-before dates: September 5, 2021, and November 8, 2021

 

Product name: Crispy Chilli

Brand: Kwong Cheong Thye

Place of origin: Singapore

Importer: Tropical Trading Company

Net weight: 230g

Best-before dates: May 16, 2021, December 11, 2021, and December 29, 2021

 

Product name: Chili Crab Sauce

Brand: Kwong Cheong Thye

Place of origin: Singapore

Importer: Tropical Trading Company

Net weight: 300g

Best-before dates: all dates

 

Product name: Laksa Paste

Brand: Kwong Cheong Thye

Place of origin: Singapore

Importer: Tropical Trading Company

Net weight: 200g and 1 kilogram

Best-before dates: July 23, 2021 (for 200g), July 3, 2021, and September 10, 2021 (for 1kg)
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The Centre for Food Safety (CFS), through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notice issued by the Singapore Food Agency that the abovementioned products are being recalled as the products may contain fish but it is not declared on the products' food label.
  • Fish is a known food allergen. Those who are allergic to it may develop symptoms like shortness of breath, skin itchiness and rash upon consumption. In severe cases anaphylactic shock may even develop.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local major importers and retailers for follow-up.
  • A preliminary investigation found that an importer had imported some of the affected products into Hong Kong.
  •  The CFS immediately contacted the importer concerned for follow-up. The importer has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions.
Advice to the Trade
  • Stop using or selling the affected products immediately if they possess them.
Advice to Consumers
  • Consumers who are allergic to fish to stop consuming the products concerned.
  • People should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming them.
Further Information
  • The CFS press release
  • The importer, Tropical Trading Company, has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer’s hotline at 2366 8606 during office hours.

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2020-11-25

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