HKTVmall Bamboo Shoots Recalled Over Undeclared Sulfur Dioxide
HK01 · 4 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has instructed Jisen Food Company and HKTVmall to halt sales and recall a batch of pre-packaged bamboo shoots after detecting undeclared sulfur dioxide. The product, sold online, passed content tests but failed labeling requirements under Hong Kong food regulations. The public is urged to stop consumption and contact the distributor for inquiries.
Key Points
- The affected product is Jisen High Mountain Bamboo Shoots (250g), produced in China, with best-before date August 2, 2027
- Laboratory tests via routine food monitoring found sulfur dioxide present but the food label omitted the additive's function and name
- The sulfur dioxide content was within legal limits; the violation concerns labeling only
- Consumers can call distributor hotline 6275 2510 during office hours to inquire about the recall
- Violators face a maximum penalty of HK$50,000 and six months imprisonment under the Food and Drugs (Composition and Labeling) Regulations
Why It Matters
This recall highlights ongoing enforcement of Hong Kong's food labeling laws, which require clear identification of sulfites exceeding 10 parts per million. For consumers with sulfur dioxide sensitivity, unlabeled presence of the preservative poses health risks including asthma attacks, headaches, and nausea .
This recall highlights ongoing enforcement of Hong Kong's food labeling laws, which require clear identification of sulfites exceeding 10 parts per million. For consumers with sulfur dioxide sensitivity, unlabeled presence of the preservative poses health risks including asthma attacks, headaches, and nausea .