Food Recall: Cyanide in Chips

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Ayers Rock Trading Pty Ltd has recalled Lotus Brand Tapioca Chips from Asian grocery stores in NSW, due to higher than usual levels of naturally occurring cyanide in the ingredient cassava. Customers can return these chips to the place of purchase for a full refund.
     
Date Notified To FSANZ:   16 November 2011
     
Food Type:   Mixed and processed food
     
Product Name:   Lotus Brand Tapioca Chips
     
Package Description & Size:   275g clear plastic bag with yellow label 
     
Country of Origin:   Malaysia
     
Date Marking:   Expiry date: 01.12.12
     
Australian Distribution:   NSW Only
     
Overseas Distribution:   NIL
     
Reason for Recall:   Higher than usual levels of naturally occurring cyanide in the ingredient cassava.
     
Comments:    Problem:The recall of the above product is due to Higher than usual levels of naturally occurring cyanide in the ingredient cassava 

Food safety hazard: The product may cause illness if consumed. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

 

What to do: Customers should return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please call:

Ayers Rock Trading Pty Ltd on (02) 9636 2091

     

Cyanide in recalled chips

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