In brief
On 12 June 2021, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) published a media release in relation to a recall of several Eat Real Puff products, following a similar recall of the same products by the United Kingdom Food Standards Authority.
Separately, on 25 June 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) published a media release in relation to a voluntary recall of the Cotton On Kids Projector Light by the Cotton On Group.
Recommended actions
It is recommended that companies declare the presence of any ingredients or parts which may cause or pose health risks or reaction to consumers, on their products. The availability of these information on the products’ packaging labels would aid consumers in their product buying and companies would potentially avoid having product recalls.
More information about product recalls can be found in our Global Product Recall Handbook here.
In more detail
Recall of Eat Real Puff products
On 12 June 2021, the Singapore Food Authority (SFA) published a media release in relation to a recall of several Eat Real Puff products, following a similar recall of the same products by the United Kingdom Food Standards Authority.
The Eat Real Puff products were recalled as they contained an undeclared milk allergen. Under the Sale of Food Act (Food Regulations), it is mandatory for food packaging labels to declare the presence of any ingredients known to cause hypersensitivity.
The three recalled products were the Eat Real Quinoa Puffs (Mediterranean Flavour) (40g, 113g), the Eat Real Quinoa & Kale Puffs (White Cheddar Flavour) (40g, 113g), and the Eat Real Quinoa Puffs (Jalapeno & Cheddar Flavour) (40g, 113g). The affected products were manufactured in the United Kingdom and had expiry dates lasting until the end of May 2022.
Karstel Marketing Pte Ltd and Richoco Pte Ltd were the two local importers instructed to recall the Eat Real Puff products in Singapore.
The SFA media release may be accessed here.
Recall of Cotton On Kids Projector Light
On 25 June 2021, the Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) published a media release in relation to a voluntary recall of the Cotton On Kids Projector Light by the Cotton On Group.
The Cotton On Kids Projector Light was recalled as the battery compartment of the product was inadequately secure. This posed a health and safety risk to young children who were susceptible to ingesting or choking on the easily accessible batteries.
The recalled products have the product code 790691 and a color code number ranging from 01-10. They were in retail between December 2018 and May 2021.
The CPSO media release may be accessed here.
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