You may recall (no pun intended) that several instant noodle products from Mie Sedaap were recalled last year due to the presence of pesticide in some ingredients.
Eu Yan Sang is getting two batches of its Brown Rice Si Shen powder recalled this time due to the presence of a high level of toxins in it.
The worst part? This product is targeted at children’s consumption.
How Toxic Is It, Exactly?
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected aflatoxin and arsenic elements above permissible levels in powder samples.
In a statement released by SFA on Wednesday (29 March), the affected batches were numbered 120 and 121 and had expiry dates of 13 May 2024 and 17 May 2024, respectively.
Both toxins are cancer-causing.
SFA said that exposure to these chemicals, especially to young children, should be kept “as low as possible.”
Those who have already purchased the powder are advised not to feed it to their children, and those who have already consumed it are encouraged to seek medical help if necessary.
Dangers of These Toxins
Arsenic is found in many food products, especially seafood, rice and cereal. It is a common ingredient in cereals consumed by babies and young children.
Arsenic can also be found in drinking water, more so in those derived from ground sources than lakes or reservoirs.
High exposure to arsenic is most common in industrial areas through inhaling fumes or consuming contaminated food. This can bring about detrimental effects.
Exposure to high levels of arsenic could cause respiratory skin problems, nausea, diarrhoea and shortage of blood cells leading to fatigue. It may even be fatal in some circumstances. It is most commonly linked to lung, bladder, and skin cancers.
Exposure to aflatoxin occurs through consuming contaminated plant products or meat and dairy products from animals that have eaten these contaminated plants.
This can lead to serious liver issues.
Recent Food Recalls
Two bubble milk tea products were issued a recall by SFA last year on 17 December due to the presence of an unapproved food additive, dehydroacetic acid.
The products were the Xiang Piao Piao Muscovado Sugar Mix (Bubble & Red Bean) Tea and Matcha Mix (Bubble & Raisin) Milk Tea.
The food safety risk associated with these products was, however, low.
In October last year, six Mie Sedaap instant noodle products were recalled. The chilli powder in all products was said to have been contaminated with ethylene oxide, a pesticide.
Ethylene oxide is not permissible for use in food.
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