Not to consume breadstick from Italy with possible presence of ethylene oxide
| Issue Date | 9.2.2021 |
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| Source of Information | Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission |
| Food Product | A kind of breadstick imported from Italy |
| Product Name and Description | Product name: L'altro Pane Sfilatini Sesamo Brand: Casa Rinaldi Place of origin: Italy Net weight: 130 grams per pack Importer: IL Bel Paese Limited Lot No.: L. 01002 Best-before date: October 2, 2021 |
| Reason For Issuing Alert | The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product was found with a pesticide, ethylene oxide, not authorised by the EU and is being recalled. According to the information provided by the RASFF, the affected product has been imported into Hong Kong. |
| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety | Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the local importer concerned for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the importer IL Bel Paese Limited had imported some of the affected product into Hong Kong. Since ethylene oxide is not authorised by the EU, for the sake of prudence, the importer has removed the product from shelves, has stopped the sale of the affected product upon the CFS' advice and has initiated a recall. The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing. |
| Advice to the Trade | Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it. |
| Advice to Consumers | Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. |
| Further Information |
Enquiries about the recall can be made to the hotline of the importer at 2512 8070 during office hours. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2021-2-9