YTY Garlic Peanuts recalled due to presence of prohibited additive, no immediate health risks found: SFA

The Singapore Food Authority (SFA) has recalled YTY Garlic Peanuts, imported by Singaporean dried herbs wholesaler Yan Tai Yit, after detecting the presence of Cyclamate in it.

The affected products are imported from China, weigh 150 grams, and have an expiry date of Apr. 4, 2025.

What is cyclamate?

Cyclamate, or cyclamic acid, is a permitted food additive often used as an artificial sweetener, shared SFA in a statement on Dec. 12.

While it is approved for use in certain food products like soft drinks and canned fruits, the use of cyclamate is not permitted in nuts and seed products, said SFA.

A check by Mothership on Dec. 12 to Yan Tai Yit's website reveals that the YTY garlic peanuts are currently not listed.

This is not the first time Yan Tai Yit has been asked to recall its products.

Similarly, in February 2023, its Chang Ling peanuts were recalled due to the presence of cyclamate, reported CNA.

No immediate health risk

Although there are no immediate health risks from consuming nuts containing cyclamate, prolonged and excessive sweetener consumption should be avoided, cautioned the food authority.

Nonetheless, those who have eaten the peanuts and are concerned should seek medical advice, added SFA.

To ensure no potential health risks are found, SFA will conduct proactive sampling and testing of similar products in Singapore.

Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.

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