The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in eggs imported from Linggi Agriculture Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.
The affected eggs can be identified by the stamp “CEM014” on the eggs
[RECALL OF EGGS WITH “CEM014” STAMP] SFA has detected the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in eggs imported from…
Posted by Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday, March 19, 2021
2 As SE may cause foodborne illness if food is consumed raw or undercooked, SFA has directed the importers to recall the product as a precautionary measure.
The recall is ongoing.
The farm is also suspended and SFA will lift the suspension only when the farm has rectified the SE contamination issue.
3 As SE can be destroyed by heat, eggs are safe to consume if they are cooked thoroughly. SE can survive in raw and undercooked eggs and may cause foodborne illness.
The symptoms include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. While the infection typically subsides within a week in most people, SE can cause serious infection in vulnerable population such as the elderly, young children and those with weakened immune systems.
Table 1: List of Importers
1. An Hong Egg Supplies
2. Chuan Huat Poultry Farm Pte Ltd
3. Dasoon Pte Ltd
4. FE Supply Pte. Ltd.
Note: Not all eggs imported by these importers are affected. Only those with the farm code indicated above, “CEM014”, are implicated in this recall.
4 Consumers who have purchased the affected eggs are advised to cook them thoroughly before consumption. Those who have consumed the eggs and are unwell should seek medical attention.
Issued by the Singapore Food Agency
19 March 2021
Read the Official Media Release HERE.
This is the 2nd case of recall of eggs from Malaysia due to Salmonella Enteritidis by SFA in a month.
The first case happened on 12 March 2021, details as below:
