A Singaporean's Taste Journey
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected benzoic acid, a food additive, in kueh products manufactured by K & B Nonya Kueh Manufacture Pte. Ltd and Beng San Food Industry Pte. Ltd. As benzoic acid is not allowed in kueh products under the Singapore Food Regulations, SFA has directed the manufacturers to recall the products. […]
The European Commission Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of Delissimo Saveur Crème Brulee Ice Cream from France due to the presence of ethylene oxide. 2 As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed the importer, Le Petit Depot […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notification that they are working with Abbott Nutrition to initiate a voluntary recall of Abbott Alimentum powdered infant formula from USA due to the possible presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport. The U.S. authorities are investigating consumer complaints of infections reportedly linked to consumption […]
68 persons were reported to have gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared at Eng’s Wanton Noodles between 14 May 2021 and 17 May 2021. None of them were hospitalised. A joint investigation by the Ministry of Health and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) was conducted at the food shop on 17 May 2021. Several hygiene […]
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has issued a recall alert on Tohato Caramel Corn Original Flavour products due to the presence of undeclared treenut [almond] allergen. 2 As the implicated product was imported into Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed 2 importers, Redmart Ltd and JFC (S) Pte Ltd, to recall the […]
Tian Cai Import & Export Pte Ltd, an importer of food products, was fined $11,000 by the Court today for illegally importing assorted processed food products. Its sole director, Ding Changdeng, was also fined $8,000 for failing to exercise due diligence to prevent the offence from being committed. 2 On 3 August 2020, officers from […]
