SFA recalls dried pineapple slices over presence of undeclared allergen

Sulphur dioxide is an allergen that can result in symptoms such as hives, stomach-ache, diarrhoea and vomiting in people who are hypersensitive to sulphite.

20 Mar, 12:15 — 20 Mar, 12:54

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Undeclared allergens pose a significant health risk to individuals with sensitivities, potentially causing severe allergic reactions. Food recalls are crucial for public safety to prevent adverse health outcomes and ensure consumer confidence in food products.

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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) issued a recall for dried pineapple slices.
The recall was due to the presence of an undeclared allergen.
The undeclared allergen is sulphur dioxide.

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SFA recalled dried pineapple slices.

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The recall was due to an undeclared allergen.

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The undeclared allergen is sulphur dioxide.

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Sulphur dioxide can cause symptoms like hives, stomach-ache, diarrhoea, and vomiting in hypersensitive individuals.

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Symptoms that can result from sulphur dioxide in hypersensitive individuals, including hives, stomach-ache, diarrhoea, and vomiting.

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Dried pineapple slices product recalled due to undeclared allergen - The Straits Times

Dried pineapple slices product recalled due to undeclared allergen The Straits Times

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