Rice dumpling sample detected with non-permitted preservative
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A spokesman for the CFS said, "Subsequent to announcing earlier that a "gan shui" rice dumpling sample taken from a shop in Sham Shui Po was found to contain boric acid, the CFS detected a similar irregularity in another "gan shui" rice dumpling sample taken from the same shop for testing during follow-up investigations. The test result showed that the sample contained boric acid at a level of 350 parts per million."
Under the Preservatives in Food Regulation (Cap 132BD), boric acid is not a permitted preservative in food. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.
The spokesman said the CFS had informed the vendor concerned of the irregularity and the vendor had stopped selling the food item concerned according to the earlier instructions of the CFS. Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
The CFS will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action.
Ends/Thursday, May 11, 2017
Issued at HKT 18:41
Issued at HKT 18:41
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