SFA recalls Bestore bread for undeclared milk allergen
A batch of Bestore’s Mini Bread is being recalled by its importer for not declaring that the item contains milk, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Dec 24.
Green Olive Group, which imports the bread from China, has been directed by SFA to recall the 330g variant of the pre-packed product with the production date Oct 2, 2024. The product is also labelled as “hand-torn bread” in Mandarin.
Milk is an allergen that could cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to it. Its presence in food products must be declared on packaging labels, under Singapore’s food regulations, to protect consumers with food allergies.
The Mini Bread product did not note on its packaging that it contains milk.
Milk typically does not pose a food safety issue to consumers, apart from those who have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, said SFA.
Those who are intolerant of or allergic to milk and have consumed the affected product should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health, said SFA.
The Bestore bread product has been sold on e-commerce platforms in Singapore.
Shanghai-listed Bestore is a snack retailer with products sold in more than 15 countries globally, according to its website.
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