The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

Bottled black vinegar product

Product name: (Not available in English)
Brand: (Not available in English)
Place of origin: Japan
Volume: 500 ml
Importer: Golden Fellow Hong Kong Limited

• The CFS, upon learning that food and beverages which were made with suspected problematic red fermented rice are recently being recalled in Japan, immediately contacted importers and retailers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that a retail outlet in Causeway Bay had sold the affected bottled black vinegar product.

• The above-mentioned importer has stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected product, and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions.

• The CFS has alerted the trade and will continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.

• The CFS has also enhanced relevant surveillance and will closely monitor the latest developments in the Japanese authority's recalls of relevant food products. The investigation is ongoing.

• Stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.

• Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any.

• Members of the public should consult medical professionals if they intend to consume food products containing red fermented rice for improving health conditions.

The CFS press release

• Members of the public may call its hotline at 5132 8989 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.