According to Singapore’s food regulations, food products containing ingredients that are known to cause hypersensitivity must be declared on food packaging labels to protect consumers with food allergies
The Chewly Cashew Nut Cookies from Malaysia have been recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) due to the detection of undeclared peanuts in the product. Peanut is an allergen that can cause an allergic reaction in individuals who are sensitive to it. As a result, SFA has directed the importer, Ja Lan Tiong Pte Ltd, to recall the affected batch of the product.
The recall process is currently ongoing. According to Singapore’s Food Regulations, food products containing ingredients that are known to cause hypersensitivity must be declared on food packaging labels to protect consumers with food allergies. All ingredients in prepacked food should also be specified on the product label in descending order of the proportions by weight in which they are present, SFA added. For those who are intolerant or allergic to peanuts and have consumed the product, SFA advised seeking medical advice if they have concerns about their health.
