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Withdrawal of Shantou Wanjiaxiang Food Co LTD Dried Seaweed Due to Elevated Iodine Level

Friday, 15 January 2021

Alert Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.07
Product Identification: Shantou Wanjiaxiang Food Co., LTD Dried Seaweed; pack size: 72g
Batch Code 961220; best before date: 20/01/2022.
Country Of Origin: China

Summary:
Category 2 Food Alert for Information: Withdrawal of a batch of Shantou Wanjiaxiang Food Co., LTD Dried Seaweed due to an elevated level of Iodine.

Message:

The above batch of Shantou Wanjiaxiang Food Co., LTD Dried Seaweed is being withdrawn due to an elevated level of iodine. Acute exposure to excessively high iodine intake can lead to changes in thyroid function, primarily hypothyroidism. Point-of-sale withdrawal notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.

dried seaweed