The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of a locally manufactured brand of fish patties as they were found to contain an undeclared egg allergen.
SFA said in a Sep. 26 release that they detected egg in Fish Burger Ikan Sultan (650g) but this ingredient was not declared on the packaging label.
The product was manufactured in Singapore.
Recall of products ongoing
As egg is an allergen, SFA has directed the manufacturer, Tenderfresh Fried & BBQ Chicken Pte Ltd to recall the implicated products.
The recall is ongoing.
SFA noted that such allergens could result in allergic reactions in individuals who are sensitive to it.
Under Singapore’s food laws, food products with ingredients that are known to cause hypersensitivity must be declared on food packaging labels to protect consumers with food allergies.
All ingredients in prepacked food should also be specified on the product label.
Advice for consumers
SFA said that egg does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, except for those with egg intolerance or allergies.
Consumers who are intolerant of, or allergic to, egg who have purchased the affected products should not consume them.
Such consumers who have consumed the implicated product should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health.
Consumers may also contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
Top image from SFA / Canva