Not to consume batch of sauce with possible sealing defects
Issue Date |
25.11.2024 |
Source of Information |
Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission |
Food Product |
Sauce |
Product Name and Description |
Product name: Delice de Courgettes a la menthe Bio
Brand: JEAN D'AUDIGNAC
Place of origin: France
Net weight: 90 grams
Best-before date: September 30, 2025
Lot number: L266-22
Importer: Repertoire Culinaire Hong Kong Limited |
Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission, according to information from the French authorities, the above-mentioned product is being recalled due to possible sealing defects that may affect health.
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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.
- 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. The investigation is ongoing.
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Advice to the Trade |
- The trade should stop using or selling the affected product immediately if they possess any of it.
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Advice to Consumers |
- Members of the public not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.
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Further Information |
The CFS press release
Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 5939 3645 during office hours for enquiries. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2024-11-25