2 bubble milk tea products recalled by Singapore Food Agency over presence of unpermitted food additive

Two bubble milk tea products from Chinese brand Xiang Piao Piao are being recalled, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) in a press release on Saturday (Dec 17).

The food additive dehydroacetic acid has been found in Xiang Piao Piao Muscovado Sugar Mix (Bubble & Red Bean) Milk Tea and Matcha Mix (Bubble & Raisin) Milk Tea.

The affected batches are HZ04L18413 20220926 for Muscovado Sugar Mix (Bubble & Red Bean) Milk Tea and HZ04L18414 20220926 for Matcha Mix (Bubble & Raisin) Milk Tea.

The batch numbers can be found on the plastic packaging of the bubble milk tea products.

Dehydroacetic acid is not a permitted food additive under the Singapore Food regulations.

According to SFA, the food safety risk associated with consumption of the implicated products is low. 

Nonetheless, consumers who have purchased the implicated products and have concerns about their health “should not consume it.”

SFA has directed the importer, Green Olive Group Pte Ltd to recall the implicated products. The recall is ongoing.

Consumers are advised to contact their point of purchase for enquiries.