Bottled kale from Netherlands recalled for possibly containing pieces of rubber: 'We're not taking any chances'
A brand of bottled kale from the Netherlands was recalled by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) for possibly containing pieces of rubber.
Dutch brand HAK Groenten had issued a safety alert on April 25 that it was recalling its kale and spinach products as they may contain the foreign objects.
"Although the odds that this is the case are slim, we are not taking any chances," said the company.
The European Commission Food Alerts' Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed then issued a notification on the recall.
As a precautionary measure, in Singapore, SFA directed the importer, Walluco, to recall the implicated product, HAK Boerenkool. The recall is ongoing.
Under the Sale of Food Act, food products known to be unsafe for consumption should not be sold.
Consumers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to consume them, said SFA. Those who have consumed and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.
Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.
