KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Singapore has ordered a recall of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Dry and Soup) after it was discovered to be imported into the nation from an unapproved supply in Malaysia.
In a press assertion issued by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the product importers, Biscotti Trading Pte Ltd and Boughtnex Pte Ltd, have been directed to recall the merchandise.
“This product accommodates greater than 5 per cent pork. Meat and meat merchandise that comprise greater than 5 per cent of meat can solely be imported from accredited sources,” SFA stated in its assertion at the moment.
It additionally suggested shoppers who had bought the product to not devour it.
“Those who’ve consumed the merchandise and are unwell ought to search medical consideration. Consumers could contact their level of buy for enquiries,” it stated.
It stated illegally imported meals merchandise from unknown and unapproved sources can pose meals security dangers to shoppers.
All batches of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Soup) (450g) was ordered to be recalled in Singapore. — Picture courtesy of SFA
It stated meals imports in Singapore should meet SFA’s necessities and that meals can solely be imported by licensed importers.
It stated each consignment of imported meals have to be declared and have a sound import allow.
“In specific, meat and meat merchandise can solely be imported from accredited sources in accepted nations that adjust to our meals security requirements and necessities,” it stated.
In Singapore, meals merchandise with lower than 5 per cent meat content material don’t have to be accredited by SFA however the merchandise will nonetheless have to be regulated by the Competent Authority of the exporting nation or area.
However, accreditation is required for all beef merchandise no matter proportion content material, stated SFA.
