SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Friday (May 24) issued a recall for two Xiyuguoyuan Xinjiang Paper Roasted Walnut products after finding that they contained cyclamate and excessive amounts of acesulfame K.
Cyclamate and acesulfame K are permitted food additives used as artificial sweeteners and can be used in certain food products such as soft drinks and canned fruits, SFA said in a media release.
However, the use of cyclamate in walnuts as well as other nut and seed products is currently not allowed.
Acesulfame K can be used in nut and seed products, but only up to a maximum level that is stated in the Singapore Food Regulations
The affected products are made in China and can be found in 500g packs and 1kg boxes.
SFA has directed the products’ importer, Hong Xin Da, to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing.
“While there are no immediate health risks from consuming walnuts and other nuts and seeds products found to contain cyclamate and acesulfame K, prolonged excessive consumption of both sweeteners should be avoided,” SFA said.
“Nonetheless, SFA is taking a precautionary approach, and is currently conducting proactive sampling and testing of nuts and seeds products in Singapore.”
The agency said it will initiate recalls of products that contain non-permitted sweeteners such as cyclamate or excessive amounts of permitted sweeteners.
“Consumers who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice,” said SFA, adding that they can
