The Singapore Food Agency issued a statement:
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“The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has directed the importer of Picard Rolled Yule Log Chocolate Tonka Bean Cake to recall all batches of the product.”
The product in question is imported from France by Redmart Limited.
Tonka beans are prohibited for food use in Singapore as they contain high levels of the chemical, coumarin, which causes liver damage.
SFA added:
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“Consumers who have purchased the implicated product are advised not to consume it, those who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.”
Image source: Singapore Food Agency