Question & AnswerQ&A (BFD MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 27 S. 1922)
The subject product is 'Lilyas Peanut Butter' manufactured by Newborn Food Products.
Aflatoxin was found in the product beyond the permissible level of 20 parts per billion (ppb).
The permissible aflatoxin level is 20 parts per billion (ppb).
FDROs were advised to confiscate all available stocks of Lilyas Peanut Butter found in the market for condemnation.
A representative of the outlets from where the confiscated products were collected must be present during condemnation.
The FDRO concerned, through the Regional Directors, shall submit the report to the Legal, Information and Compliance Division immediately after condemnation.
The circular was issued in the interest of consumer protection due to the health risk from aflatoxin-contaminated products.
It was adopted on November 3, 1992.
It was signed by Quintin L. Kintanar, M.D., Ph.D., CESO I, Director.
It constitutes a violation of food safety laws, requiring the confiscation and condemnation of the contaminated products to protect public health.