Not to consume baby rice cereal from Australia with possible presence of arsenic

Issue Date	30.7.2021
Source of Information	Centre for Food Safety
Food Product	Baby Rice Cereal
Product Name and Description	Product name: Baby Rice Cereal Brand: Bubs Organic Place of origin: Australia Net weight: 125 grams per pack Importer: WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED Use by: October 23, 2021 Product name: Baby Banana Rice Cereal Brand: Bubs Organic Place of origin: Australia Net weight: 125 grams per pack Importer: WEME E-COMMERCE SOLUTION LIMITED Use by: September 29, 2021
Reason For Issuing Alert	The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, has noted a notice issued by the Singapore Food Agency that the presence of arsenic at a level exceeding the legal limit of Singapore was detected in the above products, and are being recalled.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	The CFS immediately contacted local major importers and retailers for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned sole importer had imported some of the affected products into Hong Kong. An investigation is still ongoing. The importer has initiated a recall for the sake of prudence.
Advice to the Trade	The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately if they possess them.
Advice to Consumers	Do not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 3168 6551 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.
Further Information	The CFS press release