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Recall of a Batch of Mama Sitas Lumpiang Shanghai Mix due to the Presence of the Unauthorised Pestic

Monday, 04 October 2021

Alert Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.83
Product Identification: Mama Sita’s Lumpiang Shanghai Mix (Fried Spring Roll Seasoning Mix), pack size: 40g
Batch Code Best before date: 22/11/2022
Country Of Origin: Philippines

Summary:
Category 2 Food Alert for Information: Recall of a batch of Mama Sita’s Lumpiang Shanghai Mix (Fried Spring Roll Seasoning Mix) due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide

Message:

A batch of Mama Sita’s Lumpiang Shanghai Mix (Fried Spring Roll Seasoning Mix) is being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. This pesticide is not authorised for use in food sold in the EU. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an acute risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

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