Taiwanese company Formosa Development recalls substandard cooking oil after health authority alert

Taichung City health authorities have released the distribution details for a third batch of substandard cooking oil from Zhonglian, revealing that the affected product (batch number 315-1150510) was supplied to "Formosa Development."

Formosa Development has responded swiftly to the announcement. The company stated that upon learning of the issue, it immediately initiated a thorough inventory check across all its business units. As a precautionary measure grounded in food safety principles, Formosa Development has decided to comprehensively remove the affected oil from its shelves. They are also in the process of replacing all related oil products and are requiring suppliers to conduct further testing.

The company assured the public that all products were accompanied by valid inspection certificates upon procurement, adhering to regulations. However, to meet even higher food safety management standards, they are now demanding additional testing from their suppliers to guarantee product safety. Formosa Development also pledged to stay updated with information from regulatory authorities and cooperate with all investigations and food safety measures.

Formosa Development reiterated its dedication to rigorous food safety management, including continuous improvement of supplier management, raw material acceptance, and product traceability systems. They aim to uphold public trust and meet expectations through these stringent practices.