Food Alerts / Allergy Alerts - Prohibit import and not to consume a plasticiser-tainted tea drink

Prohibit import and not to consume a plasticiser-tainted tea drink

Issue Date	21.6.2011
Source of Information	The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
Food Product	Tea drink
Product Name and Description	Brand and product name: ITAMACHI KING OOLONG Tea Drink Manufacturer: Fuzhou Jinhe Ecollcil Science and Technology Co, Ltd Place of origin: China Count/weight/volume: All count/weight/volume Batch no.: All batches
Reason For Issuing Alert	Test result indicated that sample of the product contained di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) at a level of 2.9 ppm. DEHP is a plasticiser and has been found to cause damages to liver, kidney, reproduction and development when given to animals in large doses.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	The CFS has ordered the trade be prohibited, from noon June 22, import and supply of the concerned drink product, and complete the recall within 30 days. The CFS has informed the Mainland authority of the test result for appropriate follow-up actions.
Advice to the Trade	Stop import of the concerned tea drink Stop selling the concerned tea drink
Advice to Consumers	Stop consuming the concerned tea drink
Further Information	The CFS press release CFS Website: Plasticisers in food

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2011-6-21