Sulphites in imported fresh fruit
- Language of the publication
- Bilingual
- Date
- 2016-02-24
- Type
- Report
- Author(s)
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
- Publisher
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Abstract
In a targeted survey, a total of 219 samples of fresh lychee, longan, custard apple and rambutan were analyzed for the presence of sulphites. Sulphites were present in the rind of 148 samples (68%) and the flesh of 16 samples (7%). Positive results were followed-up by the CFIA. Follow-up actions may involve a food safety investigation, including a health risk assessment and a recall or one of the following: notification to manufacturer/importer and/or additional sampling.
Description
2012-2013 Targeted Surveys Allergens
Subject
- Food safety
Keywords
- Chemical hazard and residue reports,
- Chemicals and metals
Rights
Peer review
Internal Review