Cheese sample not in compliance with nutrition label rules
Product name: | Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese (340g) |
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Brand: | Tillamook |
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Place of origin: | USA |
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Distributor | PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited |
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Net weight: | 340 grams |
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Use by date: | 27 October 2021 |
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Non-compliant test parameter: | Trans fatty acids |
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Detected content: | 0.73g/100g |
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Declared content: | 0g/28g |
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Sampling location: | A supermarket at Western District |
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Remarks: | - The CFS has urged the trade to stop selling the incriminated batch of the affected product.
- Prosecution will be instituted should there be sufficient evidence.
- According to Section 61 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132), if any person falsely describes a food or misleads as to the nature, substance or quality of the food on a label of the food sold by him, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable to a maximum fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
- The CFS will inform the trade, continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate action
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Reposted from HKSAR Government webpage:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/unsat_samples/20210514_8686.html
