Chilled Beef from Italy May Contain Drug Residue, Dexamethasone

17/11/2020


Ref. N° : 039/DSA/2020

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:

Questionable food productsProduct name: Fassona Beef Carpaccio 750g
Place of origin: Italy
Hong Kong Importer: Longino & Cardenal Ltd
Durability Indication/ Lot CodeBatch: 22423
Production date: October 20, 2020
Use-by date: November 19, 2020
SourceHong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20201116_8263.html
Reasons for Issuing AlertThe Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the product was found to contain a drug residue, dexamethasone and is being recalled.
Advice to Trade/ Consumer1. Please take necessary actions to ensure all products for sale are fit for human consumption.
2. Do not sell or use the above product.
3. Please visit the Food Safety Information website at http://www.foodsafety.gov.mo for latest information.                 
4. If there are any enquiries, please contact the Department of Food Safety via 28338181.
Municipal Affairs Bureau
Department of Food Safety
17/11/2020