Lemon Square Cheese Cake recalled after sorbic acid above maximum limit detected

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected the presence of sorbic acid in Lemon Square Cheese Cake (Original) at levels exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations.

As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer, Orient Pearl Goods & Services, to recall the implicated product. The recall is ongoing.

Imported from the Philippines, the implicated product has the "consume before" date of March 27, 2023, and the batch number is nine.

Sorbic acid is a permitted food additive used for preservation purposes. Consumption of the affected product is unlikely to pose any adverse health effect due to its low toxicity.

Consumers who have consumed the implicated product and have concerns about their health should not consume it. Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries.