Hong Kong halts recalled US ready-to-eat turkey
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety has ordered the suspension of sales and a recall of one batch of Mckenzie ready-to-eat turkey breast imported from the United States after learning of a US recall notice. The product may have been exposed to improper storage temperatures, and the local importer has been told to remove it from sale and begin a recall.
Key Points
- The Centre for Food Safety under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department issued the public warning on October 21 after monitoring a food incident alert from US authorities.
- The affected product is Mckenzie Oil Braised Oven Roasted Turkey Breast from the United States, batch number 26175, with a best-before date of September 7, 2027.
- The product was imported into Hong Kong by Yide International Limited, and the centre's preliminary investigation found the importer had brought in the affected batch.
- Authorities said the product may have been kept at an improper temperature during storage, and the same batch is being recalled in the United States.
- The importer has, on the centre's instructions, stopped sales, removed the affected batch from shelves and started a recall in Hong Kong.
Why It Matters
Consumers in Hong Kong who bought the affected batch are being told to stop eating it and seek medical attention promptly if they feel unwell after consumption. The Centre for Food Safety said its investigation is continuing, indicating further follow-up with importers and retailers may still be needed.