Caramel Syrup detected with non-permitted preservative
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Food name:
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Salted Caramel Syrup
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Brand name:
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Torani
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Place of origin
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USA
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Net Weight:
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375 ml
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Best-before date :
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1.7.2022
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Preservative:
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Sorbic acid
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Detected level:
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324 parts per million
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Maximum legal limit:
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Not Permitted
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Sampling location:
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An online shop
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Remarks:
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- The CFS has instructed the vendors to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Sorbic acid is a preservative of low-toxicity. Based on the level of detected in the above-mentioned sample, adverse health effects will not be caused under usual consumption.
- According to the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap 13BD), sorbic acid is not permitted to be added in other sugars and syrup. An offender is subject to a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.
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END/Friday, November 27, 2020