Metallic contaminant exceeds legal limit in three prepackaged dried lily bulb samples
| Food name: |
i) 頂級百合 (Not available in English) ii) 百合 (Not available in English) iii) Dried lily |
|---|---|
| Brand: |
i) 香港啟泰 (Not available in English) ii) 樓上 (Not available in English) iii) T.L. STORES |
| Net weight: |
i) 200 grams ii) 303 grams iii) 302 grams |
| Best-before date: |
i) December 01, 2024 ii) September 15, 2024 iii) June 28, 2024 |
| Metallic contaminant: | Cadmium |
| Detected level: |
i) After considering the factors for dried foods, the sample contained cadmium at a level of 0.53 parts per million. ii) After considering the factors for dried foods, the sample contained cadmium at a level of 0.80 parts per million. iii) After considering the factors for dried foods, the sample contained cadmium at a level of 0.58 parts per million. |
| Maximum level of metal: |
0.05 parts per million |
| Sampling location: |
i) A supermarket in Tsuen Wan ii) A retail outlet in Tsing Yi iii) A supermarket in Causeway bay |
| Remarks: |
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END/ Wednesday, November 8, 2023