Metallic Contamination exceeds legal limit in Onion sample

Food name:

Onion

Metallic Contaminant name:

Cadmium

Detected level:

0.08 parts per million

Maximum Level of Metal:

0.05 parts per million

Sampling location:

The CFS took the onion sample at import level

Remarks:
  1. Based on the level of Cadmium 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 July 23, 2021