The European Commission Food Alerts’ Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a notification on the recall of Häagen-Dazs Belgian Chocolate and Cookies & Cream Ice Cream from France due to the presence of ethylene oxide.
As the implicated products were imported into Singapore, SFA has directed the importer, Frosts Food & Beverage (Pte.) Ltd, to recall the products.
The recall is ongoing.
Pesticide
Ethylene oxide is a pesticide that is not authorised for use in food. Although there is no immediate risk to consumption of food contaminated with low levels of ethylene oxide, long-term exposure may lead to health issues.
Product Information
Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume it.
Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.