Do not consume a kind of imported carrots with possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O121 contamination
| Issue Date | 20.11.2024 |
|---|---|
| Source of Information | Notification of the US Food and Drugs Administration |
| Food Product | Carrots |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: Organic Whole Carrots Manufacturer: Grimmway Farms Brand: Bunny Luv Place of origin: USA Net weight: Two pounds per pack Importer: PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited Available for sale: Since August 23, 2024 from PARKnSHOP, Taste, Fusion and Great supermarkets |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The CFS noted a notification from the Food and Drug Administration of the USA that the above-mentioned product is being recalled in the USA due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O121. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected product concerned. As a precautionary measure, the importer concerned has stopped selling and removed from shelves the affected product upon the CFS's instructions and has initiated a recall. 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 |
Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 2606 8658 during office hours for enquiries about the recall. (Enclosed photo is for reference only.) |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2024-11-20