Metallic Contamination exceeds legal limit in Taro sample
| Food name: |
Taro |
| Metallic Contaminant name: |
Lead
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| Detected level: |
0.33 parts per million |
| Maximum Level of Metal: |
0.1 parts per million |
| Sampling location: |
The Centre for Food Safety took the Taro sample at import level |
| 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.
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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.
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The Centre for Food Safety will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question and taking samples for testing.
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Investigation is ongoing.
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END/ December 5, 2022 (Monday)