Do not consume a batch of fruit jam with possible presence of mould
| Issue Date | 10.9.2024 |
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| Source of Information | The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission |
| Food Product | Fruit jam |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Double Fruit Spread Garden Strawberry (70% Fruit) [Naturrein 70% Fruchtreich Garden Erdbeere] Brand: Darbo Place of origin: Austria Net weight: 200 grams Best-before date: June 21, 2026 Batch/lot number: 0422616 - L 173 4 Importer: Goodwell Sam Cheong Grocery Company Limited |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product might contain mould and is being recalled. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of product concerned. For the sake of prudence, the importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing. |
| Advice to the Trade | The trade should stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it. |
| Advice to Consumers | Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. |
| Further Information | The CFS press release Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 3972 8980 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. Enclosed photo is for reference only. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2024-9-10