Taiwan bubble tea 'pearls' recalled

ALL content used in this not-for-profit blog remain the property of their respective owners.
http://yourhealth.asiaone.com/content/taiwan-bubble-tea-pearls-recalled-wake-kidney-damage-fears

Sunright brand tapioca balls, also known as bubble tea pearls, have been recalled by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration as they contain a substance that might cause kidney damage in the long term.

The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore issued a statement on its website on May 17:

"The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert on the detection of maleic acid, an unapproved food additive, in some food products manufactured in Taiwan.

"Occasional consumption at the levels detected by Taiwan FDA does not pose any significant health risk.

"However, long term consumption of high levels of maleic acid can cause kidney damage.

"As a precautionary measure, AVA is conducting surveillance of other similar food products from Taiwan to ensure that they do not contain maleic acid."