Food Alerts / Allergy Alerts
Not to consume baby rice cereal from Australia with possible presence of arsenic
| Issue Date |
30.7.2021 |
| Source of Information |
Centre for Food Safety |
| Food Product |
Baby Rice Cereal |
| Product Name and Description |
Product name: Baby Rice Cereal
Brand: Bubs Organic
Place of origin: Australia
Net weight: 125 grams per pack
Importer: WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED
Use by: October 23, 2021
Product name: Baby Banana Rice Cereal
Brand: Bubs Organic
Place of origin: Australia
Net weight: 125 grams per pack
Importer: WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED
Use by: September 29, 2021 |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, has noted a notice issued by the Singapore Food Agency that the presence of arsenic at a level exceeding the legal limit of Singapore was detected in the above products, and are being recalled.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- The CFS immediately contacted local major importers and retailers for follow-up.
- A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned sole importer had imported some of the affected products into Hong Kong. An investigation is still ongoing.
- The importer has initiated a recall for the sake of prudence.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Do not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.
- Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 3168 6551 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2021-7-30
