SFA recalls Picard brand cake due to banned flavouring agent that can cause liver damage

SINGAPORE — The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) on Thursday (March 4) directed the importer of the Picard Rolled Yule Log Chocolate Tonka Bean Cake to recall all batches of the product.

The product had been found to contain the prohibited flavouring agent tonka bean.

SFA said that under the Singapore Food Regulations, tonka bean is prohibited for use in food as it is known to contain high levels of the chemical coumarin, which can cause liver damage. 

It has since directed the importer, Redmart Limited, to recall the French product and the recall is ongoing.

The agency stressed that consumers who have already bought the product are advised not to consume it.

Those who have consumed the product and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice.

“Consumers may contact their point of purchase for inquiries,” SFA said.