On the afternoon of August 28, Acecook Vietnam Joint Inventory Firm held a press convention to reply to info associated to the recall of Hao Hao and Good noodles in Eire.
Based on Zing, through the press convention, Mr. Kajiwara Junichi – Common Director of Acecook Vietnam stated that from the start of 2021, the Covid-19 state of affairs in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis turned very critical. Realizing the mission of being a provider of a really important product for individuals is instantaneous noodles, regardless of many difficulties, the corporate at all times tries to take care of manufacturing. On the similar time, Acecook Vietnam at all times focuses on transparency, product high quality and security for shoppers.
As well as, Mr. Kajiwara confirmed that the 2 merchandise which have simply been recalled by the authorities in Eire are export merchandise solely for the European market, not home merchandise.
Based on Tuoi Tre, the corporate is at the moment exporting to greater than 40 international locations and the data printed within the press is simply an issue in Eire. Info from the Meals Administration Firm of Eire stated that the nation has withdrawn the export cargo of Acecook Vietnam with two merchandise of Hao Hao noodles with spicy and bitter shrimp (77g, manufacturing date 24-3-2021) and vermicelli. Good taste pork ribs (56g, manufacturing date 10-5-2021) is from Acecook Vietnam Firm; associated to the presence of ethylene oxide.
Concerning ethylene oxide (or ETO), a consultant of Acecook Vietnam stated that this substance is being broadly used to sterilize provides and instruments within the discipline of medical and healthcare gear. As well as, ETO can be used to kill microorganisms in some spices, dried greens and that is accredited in some international locations such because the US and Canada.
Mr. Kajiwara commits that each one merchandise circulating within the Vietnamese market adjust to Vietnamese legal guidelines, make sure the well being and security of shoppers, and on the similar time completely adjust to rules of Vietnam and different international locations on not utilizing ETO in any stage of uncooked materials preservation, manufacturing and storage know-how.
“At the moment, we’re conducting in depth evaluation and investigation in associated supplies, gear and processes to establish the trigger and take well timed and efficient measures to make sure product high quality and security. well being for shoppers,” Common Director of Acecook informed the press.
On the similar time, the corporate has labored with the uncooked materials provider and confirmed that Ethylene Oxide is just not used of their manufacturing course of.
Zing stated, Mr. Kajiwara expressed his want for the media to have an goal view, to keep away from misunderstanding, and to have an effect on meals safety through the tough interval of the epidemic. The corporate will proceed to inform the media when the outcomes of the investigation can be found.
Beforehand, on August 20, two Acecook merchandise, Hao Hao and Good, have been recalled by the Meals Security Authority of Eire (FSAI) as a result of presence of Ethylene Oxide. Based on the FSAI, the consumption of merchandise contaminated with Ethylene Oxide doesn’t pose an acute well being hazard, however could cause most cancers if used usually for a very long time.
Instantly after the data was posted, the Ministry of Trade and Commerce requested Acecook to urgently report on the manufacturing course of and the distinction between the batch of merchandise for home consumption and export for two merchandise Hao Hao and vermicelli. Good is produced.
