CFS urges public not to consume three kinds of brownies imported from Japan with possible presence of mould

     The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (August 28) urged the public not to consume three kinds of prepackaged brownies imported from Japan, irrespective of batches, as there might be mould in the products.

     Product details are as follows:

(1) Product name: Walnut Brownie
Brand: Muji
Country of origin: Japan
JAN code: 4550002874162

(2) Product name: Earl Grey Brownie
Brand: Muji
Country of origin: Japan
JAN code: 4550002874186

(3) Product name: Caramel Brownie
Brand: Muji
Country of origin: Japan
JAN code: 4550002874179

     A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS, through its routine Food Incident Surveillance System, noted that Muji (Japan) is recalling the abovementioned products due to the possible presence of mould in the products."

     The spokesman said that upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up with Muji (Hong Kong) Company Limited. According to information provided by the company, it had imported the affected products which were put on sale at its outlets. The company had already removed from shelves and stopped sale of the affected products, and initiated a recall. Members of the public may call the company's hotline at 2694 9309 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

     The CFS will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.