Singapore recalls Samy instant bak kut teh products imported from unapproved source in Malaysia
Have you recently purchased Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice? All batches of the product - both the dry and soup varieties - have been recalled. (Images: SFA)
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has ordered a recall of instant bak kut teh products imported from an unapproved source in Malaysia.
The two products - dry and soup versions of Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice - contain more than 5 per cent pork, the agency said in a media release on Friday (Apr 12).
Meat and meat products that contain more than 5 per cent of meat can only be imported from accredited sources.
As a precautionary measure, SFA directed the importers, Biscotti Trading and Boughtnex, to recall the implicated products - Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Dry) 350g and Samy Instant Cooking Bak Kut Teh with Rice (Soup) 450g.
The recall is ongoing and covers all batches of the products. Photos of the packaging show the dishes marketed as "Klang famous authentic bak kut teh" with a "self heating steamed rice" feature.
SFA cautioned that illegally imported food products from unknown and unapproved sources can pose a food safety risk to consumers.
Those who have purchased the implicated products are advised to not consume them.
Those who have consumed the products and are unwell should seek medical attention, SFA said, adding that consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
SFA stressed that meat and meat products can only be imported from accredited sources in approved countries that comply with Singapore's food safety standards and requirements.
For food products with less than 5 per cent meat content, the establishment does not need to be accredited by SFA. However, it will need to be regulated by the competent authority of the exporting country or region.
Accreditation is required for all beef products regardless of percentage content, SFA added.
