Excessive amount of Enrofloxacin in a frozen suckling pig sample
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Product name:
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Frozen suckling pig
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Brand:
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健康牌
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Place of origin:
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Vietnam
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Processing Plant:
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Thang Loi Company Limited
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Importer:
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New Worldwide (HK) Co. Ltd
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Net weight:
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13kg and 15kg per carton
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Production date:
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July 13, 2020
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Batch number:
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130720A83856
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Test parameter:
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Enrofloxacin
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Detected level:
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470 micrograms per kilogram
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Maximum legal limit:
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100 micrograms per kilogram
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Sampling location:
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A cold store in Shatin
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Remarks:
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- The CFS had informed the importer concerned of the irregularities and the affected batch of the product have been sold out.
- Based on the level of Enrofloxacin detected in the sample, adverse health effects would not be caused under usual consumption.
- According to Regulation 3 of the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations (Cap 132AF), if a person import, sell or consign or deliver for sale for human consumption, any meat which contains excessive concentration of Enrofloxacin, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The CFS will inform the Vietnam authorities of the incident.
- The CFS will continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action.
- Investigation is on going.
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END/Tuesday, December 29, 2020