SFA Recalls Croissant from 313 Somerset Bakery for Unauthorized Repackaging

When a food item is recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), it’s usually because they found a dangerous ingredient in it.

The SFA frequently conducts tests on foods here and sometimes detects toxic substances in them.

But unbeknownst to many, that’s just one of the few reasons the agency can take a product off the shelves.

In fact, if you happen to repackage your food product without authorisation, it could end up getting recalled as well.

And that’s exactly what happened to one food product from Italy.

SFA Recalls Croissant from 313 Somerset Bakery for Unauthorized Repackaging

Three varieties of croissants sold by a bakery located in 313 Somerset are being recalled by the SFA.

The importer of the croissants, Shanlee Pte Ltd, had repackaged the three varieties of croissants from the brand Lalune without a valid SFA licence.

According to CNA, it was through public feedback that the SFA discovered the unauthorised repacking.

As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the company to recall all batches of the implicated products. The recall is still ongoing.

The agency announced the recall in a Facebook post on Wednesday (24 March).

The three affected products are:

• Lalune Brand Croissant – Original (300g)
• Lalune Brand Croissant – Mini Original (450g)
• Lalune Brand Croissant – Chocolate (380g)

All expiration dates are affected.

The affected products were all imported from Italy by Shanlee, an import-export company located in the MacPherson area.

“In Singapore, all food processing facilities must be licensed and are required to meet SFA’s food safety standards and requirements,” SFA said.

“Unauthorised repacking of food also poses food safety risks, as there may be potential hygiene lapses during repackaging,” it added.

So, what do you do if you’ve already purchased it?

The agency advised those who have purchased the three affected varieties not to consume the product, due to the potential food safety risks involved.

Another Batch of Eggs Recalled

Just a few days ago, the second batch of eggs from Malaysia was recalled by the SFA after it had detected Salmonella enteritidis in them.

The affected eggs, imported from Linggi Agriculture in Malaysia, can be identified by a stamp on the eggs that says “CEM014”.

SFA had also directed four importers here to recall their eggs as a precautionary measure. The firms are An Hong Egg Supplies, Chuan Huat Poultry Farm, Dasoon, and FE Supply.

Linggi Agriculture has also been suspended until further notice.

Fortunately, these tainted eggs are actually safe to consume if cooked thoroughly. If consumed without cooking, however, it can cause food poisoning, leading to diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

Just over a week earlier, the SFA recalled eggs imported from the Lay Hong Berhad Layer Farm Jeram in Malaysia.

The earlier batch of affected eggs had the farm code “CES008” on them. The farm involved had also been suspended.

Featured Image: Facebook (Singapore Food Agency (SFA))