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By Mustafa Shafawi & Evelyn Choo, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 January 2010 1827 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's Agri-food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) said there has been a recall of a soy milk product, Bonsoy soy milk, from the market.
The product, imported from Japan, was found to contain unusually high levels of iodine.
A joint statement by the AVA and the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Bonsoy soy milk is enriched with "Kombu", a seaweed product which naturally contains high levels of iodine.
Excessive consumption of iodine may affect the thyroid gland, leading to thyroid disorders.
Individuals who have consumed the product and feel unwell should seek medical attention immediately. All pregnant women who have consumed the product should inform their obstetrician.
Members of the public who have bought the affected product should not consume them and should either discard or return these products to their original retailers.
Consumers can call AVA's hotline at 6325-7625 for product-related queries.
For health-related queries, consumers can call MOH's hotline at 1800-225-4122. - CNA/vm
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By Mustafa Shafawi & Evelyn Choo, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 January 2010 1827 hrs
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's Agri-food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) said there has been a recall of a soy milk product, Bonsoy soy milk, from the market.
The product, imported from Japan, was found to contain unusually high levels of iodine.
A joint statement by the AVA and the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Bonsoy soy milk is enriched with "Kombu", a seaweed product which naturally contains high levels of iodine.
Excessive consumption of iodine may affect the thyroid gland, leading to thyroid disorders.
Individuals who have consumed the product and feel unwell should seek medical attention immediately. All pregnant women who have consumed the product should inform their obstetrician.
Members of the public who have bought the affected product should not consume them and should either discard or return these products to their original retailers.
Consumers can call AVA's hotline at 6325-7625 for product-related queries.
For health-related queries, consumers can call MOH's hotline at 1800-225-4122. - CNA/vm
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