Excessive cadmium detected in Captain Dan's Frozen Cooked Wild Caught Cold Water Boston Lobster

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected the presence of cadmium in Captain Dan’s Frozen Cooked Wild Caught Cold Water Boston Lobster, imported by Lam Kee Fisheries, at levels exceeding the maximum limit for cadmium stated in Singapore’s Food Regulations.

As a precaution, SFA has directed the company to recall the implicated products, which are from Canada and have an expiry date of June 15 next year.

The recall is ongoing.

Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium are naturally present in the environment and can enter our food when the animals and plants we eat come into contact with water, soil and the seabed. Crustaceans, such as lobsters and crabs, can accumulate heavy metals from their diet and environment.

Based on the levels detected, once-off consumption of the affected products is unlikely to be of food safety concern. However, long-term intake of high levels of cadmium may cause renal dysfunction, bone demineralisation and increased risk of cancer in the lung, endometrium, bladder, and breast.

Consumers who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.