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SINGAPORE: Singlong brand sugar ground peanut powder recall was issued after detected aflatoxin levels exceeded the maximum limits set out in Singapore food regulations.
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) detected the presence of aflatoxins in the product during a routine sampling of the product.
“SFA has directed the manufacturer, Sing Long Foodstuff Trading, to recall all batches of the implicated product,” SFA said, adding that the recall is ongoing.
Aflatoxins can appear in foods like peanuts as a result of fungal contamination before and after harvest. Aflatoxins are known to be genotoxic and carcinogenic, and exposure through food should be kept as low as possible, SFA said.
The affected products are Singlong brand ground peanut powder with sugar in 300g containers, for all expiration dates.
“Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it,” SFA said.
“While occasional ingestion of aflatoxin-contaminated food is not expected to cause a significant health risk, those who have consumed the implicated product and have health concerns should seek medical advice.”
Consumers can contact their point of purchase for inquiries, he said.
