Ice cream shop Inside Scoop withdraws cough syrup flavour on govt advice
Published on: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
By: FMT
The ‘Pei Pa Koa’ cough syrup ice cream flavour was recently made available at Inside Scoop outlets. (Inside Scoop pic)
PETALING JAYA: The ice cream shop Inside Scoop has discontinued its "Pei Pa Koa" cough syrup flavoured ice cream effective immediately on the advice of the health ministry.
This comes just a day after it made the flavour available at its outlets for a limited time.
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In a Facebook post, the company said those who have ordered the ice cream flavour online will be refunded.
"We’re really sorry for any hassle this might cause and we appreciate your understanding," it said.
Meanwhile, the health ministry said the cough syrup was registered under the Drug Control Authority, to relieve sore throat and cough, and that pregnant women are advised against taking the product.
"The preparation or sale of any adulterated food is prohibited under Section 13B(2) of the Food Act 1983. Those convicted of the offence could face up to five years in jail, a maximum RM20,000 fine, or both," it said in a statement.
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The ministry ordered all business premises selling the "Pei Pa Koa" flavoured ice cream to halt sales immediately, and all adverts of the product to be taken down.
It urged food industry players to act more responsibly to ensure that their products comply with the Food Act 1983 and other related regulations.
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