Stop selling or using a batch of prepackaged cake with Sorbic acid exceeding legal limit

Source of Information: Macao authorities
Information of Affected Product: Product Name: CIAMBELLA Coated Cake with Banana flavoured cream filling
Brand: MAESTRO Massimo
Net weight: 300 g
Batch: BB: 12/11/2025 LOT:41112A 1
Name and Address of Importer: Bright King Trading International Limited
Address: Room 3208, 32/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Remarks:

  1. The Centre for Food Safety has instructed the vendor to stop selling the affected product.

  2. According to the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap 132BD), any person who sells food with preservative above the legal limit may be prosecuted and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.

  3. Based on the level of Sorbic acid detected by the Macao authorities in the sample, risk assessment showed that adverse health effects are unlikely under usual consumption.

  4. Investigation is ongoing.

END/Tuesday July 29, 2025