Metallic Contamination exceeds legal limit in Pear sample
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Food name:
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Pear
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Metallic Contaminant name:
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Lead
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Detected level:
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0.5 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 Centre for Food Safety took the Pear 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.
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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/Wednesday December 28, 2022