SINGAPORE: The presence of sorbic acid exceeding the maximum limit stated in the Singapore Food Regulations has been detected in “Goods” banana cakes from Malaysia, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

As a precautionary measure, SFA has directed the importer Goods Huat Hee Marketing to recall the implicated product.

“The recall is ongoing,” it said in its Facebook update.

SFA said sorbic acid is a permitted food additive that is used for preservation purposes.

SFA said consuming the affected product is unlikely to pose any adverse health effects as it is low in toxicity.

Consumers who have eaten the cakes, which have a use-by date of Aug 30, and are concerned about their health should seek medical advice, SFA added.