Group 1 - The Macau Municipal Authority announced a suspension of the import of "Meilin" pickled vegetable and shredded meat canned food due to excessive levels of sulfamethazine, a veterinary drug [2][3] - The affected product has not entered the Macau market, and Hong Kong has initiated a comprehensive recall and removal process [3] - The product in question is identified as "Meilin" pickled vegetable and shredded meat canned food, with a best before date of April 7, 2028, and a net weight of 240 grams. The detected sulfamethazine level was 204 μg/kg, exceeding the maximum residue limit set by Macau regulations by more than one time [3][5] Group 2 - The Macau Municipal Authority stated that under normal consumption conditions, the detected sulfamethazine levels would generally not pose adverse health effects to the public [5] - Long-term excessive intake of sulfamethazine can lead to allergic reactions and urinary system damage [5] - According to China's maximum residue limits for veterinary drugs in food, the allowable limit for sulfamethazine is 100 μg/kg [5][6] Group 3 - Bright Food Group clarified that the affected "Meilin" brand is not under its ownership but is operated by COFCO Group, which produces the "Meilin" canned food [2][7] - The two "Meilin" brands have historical ties, with the brand being authorized to COFCO for export purposes in the mid-20th century, leading to confusion in the market [11] - Consumers expressed concerns about the need for clearer brand differentiation to avoid confusion regarding product safety [11] Group 4 - COFCO Group has faced multiple complaints regarding food safety issues, including reports of foreign objects in canned products and quality concerns [12][14] - The official COFCO Meilin store has been criticized for selling products that do not meet safety standards, leading to a decline in consumer trust [14] - The company has not responded adequately to inquiries regarding the safety of the affected products and the status of their recall efforts [12][14]
兽药超标一倍!“梅林牌”罐头港澳紧急下架,光明火速撇清,中粮持续沉默
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-11 10:57