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Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Bottled kale from Netherlands recalled for possibly containing pieces of rubber: 'We're not taking any chances'
Bottled kale from Netherlands recalled for possibly containing pieces of rubber: 'We're not taking any chances' A brand of bottled kale from 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. Click here to contribute a story or submit it to our WhatsApp Get more of Stomp's latest updates by following us on: Share this article Show Comments
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Hak Boerenkool bottled kale recalled over possible presence of rubber pieces
Hak Boerenkool, a brand of bottled curly kale, has been recalled over the possible presence of rubber pieces. PHOTOS: SINGAPORE FOOD AGENCY Hak Boerenkool bottled kale recalled over possible presence of rubber pieces SINGAPORE - A bottled vegetable product has been recalled due to the possible presence of rubber pieces. The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said on May 9 that it directed Walluco, an importer, to recall Hak Boerenkool, a brand of bottled curly kale. This followed a similar recall from the Netherlands. The European Commission Food Alerts' Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed has also ordered the product to be recalled, SFA said. The affected products are in 680g bottles and expire in 2027. On April 25 , the product's manufacturer published an advisory on its website saying that the rubber pieces may pose a health risk. It added that it is issuing a product recall as a precaution. People who have bought the implicated products should not consume them, SFA said. Those who have done so and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. They may also contact their point of purchase for enquiries. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
