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Category C: Action as deemed necessary
Heads of Environmental Health Services and Directors of Trading Standards will wish to be aware that Wing Yip MT Curry Powder Double Leaf Brand has been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, Sudan I.
Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence, at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
This product has been on sale in Wing Yip PLC wholesale outlets in Birmingham, Manchester, Cricklewood and Croydon.
The Company have undertaken a trade withdrawal on 29th July 2003 of all the affected product with the
Following Batch Codes;
BH-0751-03
BH-0538-03
BH-0564-03
BH-0661-03
BH-0602-03
BH-0603-03
BH-0614-03
BH-0662-03
No other Wing Yip product are known to be affected.
Identification of the product.
The curry powder is sold only in 9kg tubs. They are white/green tamper evident circular plastic tubs with a green lid and lettering on the side. The front lettering reads 'Special Curry Powder 9kg' in large white letters. Rear Lettering reads 'Double Leaf Brand' in white lettering with a double leaf logo in green and white. The traceability label on the base of the tub gives the following information; Batch no;.. Code; CP13 , Nett Weight 9kg, BBE date..
To assist Local Authorities in correct identification of this product, pictures of the tub are attached below.
Actions to be taken by local authorities:
The product presents a health risk if consumed in sufficient quantity, and does not comply with the food safety requirements specified in the Food Safety Act 1990 due to contamination with Sudan I. In addition Sudan I is not a permitted colour.
It is believed that the trade withdrawal has been effective and that it is unlikely that any affected product remains on sale. However there is the possibility that affected product remains within the catering trade. If any of this product is found within their area, enforcement officers should ensure that it is withdrawn and destroyed, if necessary using powers under The Food Safety Act. Local Authorities are therefore asked, to consider providing local publicity at the next available opportunity to this issue. For that purpose Local Authorities may wish to refer to the Food Standards Agency's press release which can be found below as a guide as to what to say in any local news release.
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