CFS urges public not to consume batch of prepackaged rice with excessive cadmium found
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Details of the product are as follows:
Produce name: Rice
Brand: Acquerello
Place of origin: Italy
Net weight: 500 grams
Best-before date: February 17, 2032
Importer: Bright View Trading HK Limited
"The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample at the import level for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained cadmium at a level of 0.24 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the legal limit of 0.2 ppm," a spokesman for the CFS said.
"Long-term excessive intake of cadmium may affect the kidney functions. The CFS has informed the importer concerned of the irregularity and instructed it to stop sales, remove from shelves the affected batch of the product and to initiate a recall. Members of the public may call the hotline at 3860 1900 during office hours for enquiries about the recall," the spokesman added.
According to the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) Regulations (Cap. 132V), any person who sells food with metallic contamination above the legal limit is liable upon conviction to a fine of $50,000 and imprisonment for six months.
The CFS will alert the Italian authorities and the trade, and will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Ends/Thursday, February 12, 2026
Issued at HKT 19:58
Issued at HKT 19:58
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