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Sudan Dyes has been detected in Food And Food Products.

February 27 2025

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On February 26, 2025, the Centre for Food Safety of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region reported the detection of Sudan dyes in food and food products. This incident falls under the category of 'Other incident'...

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On February 26, 2025, the Centre for Food Safety of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region reported the detection of Sudan dyes in food and food products. This incident falls under the category of 'Other incident' and is classified as a hazard related to adulteration.

Sudan dyes, which are synthetic dyes, have raised concerns due to their potential health risks when present in food items. The identification of these dyes in food products necessitates urgent attention and action from food safety authorities to ensure consumer safety.

The presence of Sudan dyes in food products not only poses a risk to public health but also raises significant questions regarding food quality and safety standards. Regulatory bodies are expected to investigate the sources of contamination and take appropriate measures to address the issue.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of stringent food safety regulations and the need for continuous monitoring of food products to prevent adulteration and ensure the well-being of consumers.


  • Incident: Sudan Dyes has been detected in Food And Food Products.
  • Date: 2025-02-26
  • Product: Food And Food Products
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  • Incident Category: Other incident
  • Hazard Category: Adulteration
  • Source: Centre for food safety - The Goverment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

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Tags: Adulteration, Other incident, Centre for food safety - The Goverment of the Hon, February 2025