7D Brand Prepackaged Dried Mango from Philippines Detected with Lead at Level that May Have Breached Hong Kong’s Legal Limit

25/12/2020


Ref. N° : 044/DSA/2020

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

Questionable food productsProduct name: Dried Mangoes
Brand: 7D
Net weight: 200 grams per pack
Place of origin: The Philippines
Best-before date: April 15, 2021
Manufacturer: FPD Food International, INC.
Hong Kong Retailer: HKTV Mall
Durability Indication/ Lot CodeSee above.
SourceHong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20201224_8386.html
Reasons for Issuing AlertThe Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced the test result showed that the sample contained lead at a level of 1.58 parts per million (ppm). The Hong Kong CFS' risk assessment revealed that the metal level of the sample is dangerous or prejudicial to health.
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
25/12/2020