Saudi FDA Warns People from using Bonsoy Soy Milk Products contaminated with Iodine

Based on the announcement made by the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) on the 28th. December 2009G , corresponding to 11/01/1431AH, several Food Control Authorities and Organizations (e.g. Australia - New Zealand Food Standards & Food Safety Authority of Ireland “FSAI”) have recalled Bonsoy Soy Milk Product ( produced by Japan in 1 ltr. Tetra Packs, see details below) as it contains high percentage of Iodine that may cause Thyrotoxicosis.
SFDA is tracking updates in this connection and is coordinating with the respective entities to ensure that this product will not enter to the Kingdom’s markets, at one hand, and to investigate if the product is already available in the local markets in order to take the necessary protective procedures, at the other hand. Meanwhile, SFDA warns citizens and expatriates from using this product and to dispose it immediately if it is in their possession.
Food Type: Soy Milk
Brand Name: Bonsoy Soy Milk
Date Marking: All dates up to and including Best Before 03/11/2011
APN/EAN/TUN Number: 9312336049037
Package Size: 1 litre
Country of Origin: Japan
MARUSAN-AI Co., LTD
1 Arashita, Nikkicho,
Okazaki-shi, ACH 444-2193
Japan