Metallic Contamination exceeds legal limit in Taro sample

Food name:

Taro

Metallic Contaminant name:

Lead

Detected level:

0.16 parts per million

Maximum Level of Metal

0.1 parts per million

Sampling location:

The CFS collected the taro sample at import level

Remarks:

  1. Based on the level of Lead detected in the sample, adverse health effects will not be caused under usual consumption.
  2. According to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap 132V), any person who sells food with metallic contamination above the legal limits is liable upon conviction to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.
  3. The CFS will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question and taking samples for testing.
  4. Investigation is ongoing.

END/Friday February 7, 2020