Two more food products recalled on suspicion of being tainted

Two more food products recalled on suspicion of being tainted

• Two more Taiwanese food products have been recalled under suspicion they are tainted by a cancer-causing plastic additive.

• Strawberry Pudding Powder and Strawberry Pudding - manufactured by Signwin Food Enterprise were suspected of being contaminated with bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).

• Jelly Powder imported by Cocon Food Industries Sdn Bhd and five other products, Coconut Ice, Frozen Coffee, Honey Aloevera, Mango, Kumquat, Peace Juice, imported by Ho Chuan Trading - were safe for consumption.

• Ministry had ordered the company (Cosway) to destroy Oriyen Nutri Grow (Boy) Orange Drink Premix, 330g product (code: 36135). Those who have earlier consumed the product do not have to worry as the health risk from the contamination was low.

• Oriyen Nutri Grow (Girl) Cranberry Drink Premix, 330g product (Code: 36136) was found to be safe.

• For further information the public can visit http://moh.gov.my or http://fsq.moh.gov.my or call the Food Safety and Quality Division of the ministry at 03-88833652/3653. - Bernama

source : thestar news