Food Recall: Cyanide in Tapioca Chips

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Resmi International Pty Ltd has recalled Grandma’s Tapioca Chips and Manjilas Tapioca Chips Spicy from Indian grocery stores in NSW, ACT, VIC, WA, and QLD due to high levels of naturally occurring cyanide in cassava containing tapioca chips. Customers can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
     
Date Notified To FSANZ:   7 December 2011
     
Food Type:   Mixed and/or processed food
     
Product Name:   Grandma’s Tapioca ChipsManjilas Tapioca Chips Spicy
     
Package Description & Size:   Both in clear plastic bagsGrandma’s Tapioca Chips: 200g
Manjilas Tapioca Chips Spicy: 180g
     
Country of Origin:   India
     
Date Marking:   Grandma’s Tapioca Chips: 08.2012Manjilas Tapioca Chips Spicy: 14.06.2012
     
Australian Distribution:   Indian grocery stores in NSW, ACT, VIC, WA, and QLD
     
Overseas Distribution:   NIL
     
Reason for Recall:   High levels of naturally occurring cyanide which is of a food safety concern
     
Comments:    Problem:The recall of the above product is due to High levels of naturally occurring cyanide which is of a food safety concern. 

Food safety hazard: Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice. 

What to do: Customers can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information please call:

Resmi International Pty Ltd – 03 9354 2400

     

Grandma Tapicoa Chips

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