Preservative exceeds legal limit in dried soybean curd sample
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Food name:
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Dried soybean curd |
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Preservative:
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Sorbic acid |
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Detected level:
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120 parts per million |
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Maximum permitted level:
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Not permitted in dried soybean curd |
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Sampling location:
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A retail outlet at Kowloon City
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Remarks:
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- The Centre for Food Safety has instructed the vendor to stop selling the affected product.
- According to the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap 132BD), any person who sells food with preservative above the legal limit may be prosecuted and is liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- Based on the level of Sorbic acid detected in the sample, risk assessment showed that adverse health effects are unlikely under usual consumption.
- The Centre for Food Safety will continue to follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the affected product. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- Investigation is ongoing.
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END/ Tuesday, January 7, 2025