KUALA LUMPUR – The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall on a brand of Malaysian mooncakes after it detected Escherichia coli (E. coli), which exceeded permitted levels.
In a statement yesterday, the agency directed importer Easy Mix Pte Ltd to recall the implicated product known as My Mum’s Cookies Premium Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake (Vegan).
“The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected Escherichia coli (E. coli) at levels exceeding the microbial limits for ready-to-eat food stated in the Singapore Food Regulations, in My Mum’s Cookies Premium Mao Shan Wang Snowskin Mooncake (Vegan).
“As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Easy Mix Pte Ltd, to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.”
The agency warned that E. coli is a bacterium that is normally found in the intestines of people and animals, and that while most species of E. coli are harmless, some types can cause diarrhoea, stomach pain, cramps and fever.
“Foodborne pathogens like E. coli can be introduced during the production process when cross-contamination occurs, particularly when good hand hygiene is not practiced.”
It also advised consumers who have purchased the affected product to not eat it, and that those who have consumed the product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. – The Vibes, August 30, 2022
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