Not to consume a batch of chilled beef from Italy with possible presence of drug residue
| Issue Date |
16.11.2020 |
| Source of Information |
Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission |
| Food Product |
Chilled beef |
| Product Name and Description |
Product name: Fassona Beef Carpaccio 750g
Place of origin: Italy
Importer: Longino & Cardenal Ltd
Batch: 22423
Production date: October 20, 2020
Use-by date: November 19, 2020 |
| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the RASFF that the above-mentioned product was found with a drug residue dexamethasone and is being recalled. According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected product has been imported into Hong Kong. Preliminary investigation found that importer Longino & Cardenal Ltd had imported some of the affected product into Hong Kong. The importer has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions.
- Dexamethasone is a kind of veterinary drug. Animal studies showed that long-term excessive dietary exposure may cause reproductive problem.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the importer concerned for follow-up. The importer concerned has initiated a recall according to the CFS' instructions.
- The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Not to consume the affected batch of the product if they have bought any.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release
Enquiries about the recall can be made to the hotline at 2786 1238 during office hours. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2020-11-16