The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)

Imported prepackaged noodle 

Product name of noodles: Mee

Brand: MY MURNI

Place of origin: Malaysia

Net weight: 450 grams

Use-by date: August 27, 2024

Importer: Grace Cup International Trading Company Limited

Hotline: 3990 2814

-  The CFS collected the above-mentioned noodle samples at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test results showed that the noodle sample contained sulphur dioxide at a level of 68 parts per million, exceeding the legal limit of 20 ppm, and the functional class and name of the additive were also not declared on the food label.

-  Sulphur dioxide is a preservative which can be used in a variety of foods including dried vegetables, dried fruits, pickled vegetables and salted fish products. Sulphur dioxide is water soluble, and most of it can be removed through washing and cooking. However, susceptible individuals who are allergic to this preservative may experience breathing difficulties, headaches and nausea after consumption.

- The CFS has informed the vendor and importer concerned of the irregularities and instructed them to stop sales and remove from shelves the affected batch of the product. The importer concerned has initiated recall according to the CFS's instruction.

-  The CFS will alert the trade, continue to follow up on the incidents and take appropriate action. Investigation is ongoing.

Stop using or selling the affected batch of the product immediately if possess any of it

Should not consume the affected batch of the product

The CFS press release

Members of the public may call the hotline during office hours for enquiries about the recall.