CFS urges public not to consume a kind of soy milk beverage with possible quality problem
| Issue Date |
3.11.2023 |
| Source of Information |
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) |
| Food Product |
Soy milk beverage |
| Product Name and Description |
Product name: (Not available in English)
Brand: MARUSAN
Place of origin: Japan
Volume: 1,000 millilitres
JAN code: 4901033 630188
Expiry date: November 4, 2023 to April 12, 2024
Importer: Solar Mart Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan due to a possible quality problem.
- Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- The CFS has instructed the above-mentioned importer to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected product, and to initiate a recall.
- The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the affected batches of the product concerned immediately if they possess them.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- To stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release
Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer's hotline at 2321 0069 during office hours. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2023-11-3