Recall of Happy Family Oatmeal Cookies (200g) due to undeclared milk allergen

          The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected milk in Happy Family Oatmeal Cookies (200g), which was not declared on the food packaging label. 

  

2        As milk is an allergen, SFA has directed the importer, C M M Marketing Management Pte Ltd, to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing. 

 

3         Allergens in food could result in allergic reaction in individuals who are sensitive to it. Under Singapore’s Food Regulations, food products containing ingredients that are known to cause hypersensitivity must be declared on food packaging labels to protect consumers with food allergies. 

 

4         Milk does not pose a food safety issue to consumers at large, except for those that are intolerant of, or allergic to, milk. Consumers who have purchased the affected products, and who are intolerant of, or allergic to, milk, should not consume them. Those who are intolerant of, or allergic to, milk and have consumed the implicated products should seek medical advice if they have concerns about their health. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries. 

 

5        Details of the implicated product are as follows: