Enterococcus Detected in UK and Korean Bottled Water; Taiwan FDA: No Import Records
Hong Kong has issued a recall for bottled water from the UK and South Korea due to Enterococcus contamination. Taiwan's FDA confirmed no import records for these products in Taiwan and advised travelers to be cautious.
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Hong Kong recently issued a recall alert after trace amounts of Enterococcus were detected in two types of bottled water from Marks & Spencer (UK) and Lotte (South Korea), which could cause discomfort for those with weakened immune systems. Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated today that there are no import records for these products in Taiwan and urged travelers to be cautious. According to the FDA's overseas consumer alert, Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety announced on May 28 that it is recalling mineral water products from Marks & Spencer and Lotte due to contamination. The recalled products include Marks & Spencer's 'Still Scottish Mountain Water' (750ml, expiry Dec 2026) and Lotte's 'ICIS Natural Mineral Water 8.0' (2L, expiry Sept 22, 2027). An FDA official stated that after checking the automated border inspection system, there were no import records for these products between May 29, 2023, and May 28, 2025. Enterococcus is a bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. While it poses a low risk to healthy individuals, those with weakened immune systems may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or fever.
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What are Taiwan's food import regulations?
The FDA monitors the safety of imported products and conducts inspections or bans as necessary.