Why Singapore is reminiscent of longan pulp

A new health alert has shaken Singapore’s food import sector following the detection of undeclared sulfur dioxide in exotic fruit products.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) ordered, in an official statement published on March 13, 2026, the immediate recall of longan pulp sold in 500g packages.

This product, imported from China by the company YK, has a production date of January 2026 and poses a significant risk to sensitive individuals: the presence of sulfur dioxide, a potent allergen that is legally required to be listed on labels.

This precautionary measure comes just two days after a similar incident involving pickled cucumbers, which were also recalled on March 11 for the presence of the same hidden allergen.

Although sulfites do not pose a threat to the general population, the SFA (French Society of Anesthetics) emphasizes that they can trigger severe allergic reactions, ranging from hives to breathing difficulties, in intolerant individuals.

The importer, YK, has been instructed to immediately remove all affected batches from shelves, while health authorities are urging consumers who have purchased this product not to consume it and to contact the point of sale for a refund or exchange.