The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

Prepackaged scallop-flavoured noodle

Product name: Scallop Noodles

Brand: Select

Place of origin: China

Net weight: 454 grams

Best-before date: December 15, 2024

Distributor: PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited

Hotline: 2606 8658

• The CFS conducted follow-up investigations in a supermarket in Sham Shui Po, and found that the scallop-flavoured noodle sample contained sulphur dioxide. Although the sulphur dioxide level is below the maximum permitted level under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap. 132BD), but the functional class and the name of the additive were 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.
• The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. Investigations are ongoing.

• Stop using or selling the affected batch(es) of the product(s) without proper food label immediately. 

• Consumers who are allergic to sulphur dioxide should not consume the concerned product(s). They should seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming it/them.

The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the respective hotline during office hours for enquiries about the recall.