Metallic Contamination exceeds legal limit in Sweet Potato sample
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Food name:
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Sweet Potato
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Metallic Contaminant name:
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Lead
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Detected level:
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0.14 parts per million
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Maximum Level of Metal
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0.1 parts per million
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Sampling location:
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The CFS collected the sweet potato sample at import level.
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Remarks:
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- Based on the level of Lead detected in the sample, adverse health effects will not be caused under usual consumption.
- 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.
- The CFS will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question and taking samples for testing.
- Investigation is ongoing.
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END/Wednesday April 29, 2020