The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has mandated a recall of both dry and soup variants of the product “Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice,” due to concerns that it was imported from an unapproved source.
According to SFA, these products, which originated from Malaysia, contain pork content exceeding 5%.
“Meat and meat products that contain more than 5% of meat can only be imported from accredited sources,” the SFA clarified in a recent statement.
Recall process is ongoing
As part of their precautionary measures, the SFA has instructed the local importers, Biscotti Trading Pte Ltd and Boughtnex Pte Ltd, to facilitate the recall of the implicated batches. This recall process is currently underway.
The SFA emphasized the rigorous standards maintained for food imports into Singapore, noting that only licensed importers are permitted to bring food products into the country.
Each consignment must be properly declared and accompanied by a valid import permit.
“Illegally imported food products from unknown and unapproved sources can pose a food safety risk to consumers,” the agency warned.
This action follows closely on the heels of another incident involving a Malaysian product.
Recall of a Ginseng Candy
Just yesterday, the SFA advised Singaporeans against purchasing or consuming “Kingu Ginseng Candy,” after tests revealed that it had been adulterated with tadalafil, a potent medication prescribed for erectile dysfunction.
The agency reported that the product was advertised on several local e-commerce platforms as a candy, purportedly offering male sexual enhancement benefits.
