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Written by: Chen Shuxia
2020-11-26 19:42
Last update date: 2020-11-26 19:42
The Center for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (26th) urged the public not to consume the "Candy Cracker Countdown Calendar" imported from France under the La Maison du Chocolat brand because the sesame seeds used in the product were found to contain ethylene oxide that may cause cancer. alkyl.
The Center for Food Safety stated that its exclusive importer is taking the initiative to recall, and the industry should stop using or selling the affected products immediately.
"Hong Kong 01" can be seen on the official website of La Maison du Chocolat Hong Kong. The chocolate product is priced at 720 yuan, and the website shows that it is currently out of stock.
(Screenshot of La Maison du Chocolat Hong Kong official website)
The spokesperson of the center said that it has received a notice from La Maison du Chocolat Hong Kong, the exclusive importer of the above products, that the sesame seeds used in the affected products of batch J29X may contain ethylene oxide and are actively being recycled.
Upon learning of the incident, the center immediately contacted the relevant importer to follow up.
According to the information provided by the relevant importer, the relevant products are only sold in their chain stores and electronic stores, and sales have been stopped.
The spokesman urged members of the public to stop eating the affected products.
If the industry holds the relevant products, they should stop using or selling them immediately.
The center will notify the industry of the incident and will continue to follow up the incident and take appropriate actions.
The investigation continues.
The public can call its hotline 2343 3331 during office hours to inquire about the recall of the above products.
"Hong Kong 01" can be seen on the official website of La Maison du Chocolat Hong Kong. The chocolate product is priced at 720 yuan, and the website shows that it is currently out of stock.
Information about chocolate candy products that need to be recalled and stopped eating
Product Name: Candy Cracker Countdown Calendar
Brand: La Maison du Chocolat
Origin: France
Sole Importer: La Maison du Chocolat Hong Kong
Packing: 185 grams per box
Batch: J29X
Best before this date: December 31, 2020
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