7 foods fail safety checks

September 28, 2012

Seven food samples have failed Centre for Food Safety tests.
 
Releasing the findings of its food safety report for August, the centre tested 11,000 food samples during the month, and the overall satisfactory rate was 99.9%.
 
One sample of longan contained preservative sulphur dioxide, which can cause breathing difficulty, headaches, or nausea.
 
One sample each of swordfish sashimi, frozen swordfish, frozen shark fin edge, and frozen ling fillet were found to contain mercury. Occasional consumption should not cause any adverse health effects, but long-term consumption can affect the nervous system.
 
A sample of cheese was found to contain preservative sodium nitrite.
 
A sample of drunken chicken, found to contain salmonella, was announced earlier this month.
 
The centre has sent warning letters to the vendors concerned. Prosecution will be taken if there is sufficient evidence.