The Centre of Food Safety is investigating claims Maxim’s cakes used substandard Taiwan cooking oil, known as 'gutter oil', to make pineapple buns, and that Dah Chong Hong has imported the oil. Both have stopped selling and is recalling the products.
The centre has approached food traders, including bakeries and dimsum manufacturers, and inspected warehouses and outlets to take suspicious food samples for testing.
The centre appealed to the trade to stop selling or using oil or food products that may be affected.
People who have doubts on products they purchased should stop consumption and contact the retailers concerned.
