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Prepackaged egg-flavoured noodle

Product name: HONG KONG EGG FLAVOR NOODLE

Brand: GOURMET ALLEY

Place of origin: Hong Kong

Net weight: 454 grams

Best-before date: August 15, 2025

Manufacturer: AAA Noodle Product Manufactory (HK) Ltd

Hotline: 2614 2160

• The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample of egg-flavoured noodle from a supermarket in Chai Wan for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 61 parts per million, exceeding the legal limit of 20 ppm. The functional class and name of the additive were also not declared on the food label.
• Sulphur dioxide is a preservative which can be used in a variety of foods including dried vegetables, dried fruits, pickled vegetables and salted fish products. Sulphur dioxide is water soluble, and most of it can be removed through washing and cooking. However, susceptible individuals who are allergic to this preservative may experience breathing difficulties, headaches and nausea after consumption.

• The CFS has informed the vendors and the manufacturer/distributor concerned of the irregularities and instructed them to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected batches of the products. The manufacturer/distributor concerned have initiated recalls according to the CFS's instructions. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
• The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.

• Stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately if possess it.

• Should not consume the affected batches of the products.

The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the respective hotlines during office hours for enquiries about the recalls.

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