Did you know that our favourite hot sauce- TABASCO is certified non-halal? No more tabasco sauce at pizza hut ... T_T
THE Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked and concerned over the recent revelation regarding pig DNA being found in food products widely consumed by Muslims.
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia – Jakim) recently revealed the results of an analysis conducted by the Chemistry Department of Malaysia on HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce which confirmed the presence of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of pig.
All holders and new applicants of halal certification that use the two products have been directed to
use alternatives that are certified halal.
Any issue pertaining to halal-haram has to be taken into serious consideration as it is of crucial importance to Muslims.
CAP also urges the authorities to conduct rigorous inspections and test sauce-related products besides the brands as there are many sauces produced in the country and overseas.
Sauces are widely used in cooking, whether at home, in food stalls or restaurants, and especially in Western food.
Food processing has become more complex in the advent of food technology and consumers also have wider choice of processed food, and this creates a situation where consumers are exposed to a variety of food that may contain haram ingredients.
CAP urges the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry to revoke the sale of HP Sauce and Tabasco Pepper Sauce in Malaysia.
CAP urges Malaysians to be cautious and to immediately stop using sauces until their content is certified halal by Jakim. Consumers should also avoid consuming Chicken Burger Patties and
Chicken Taiwan Sausage because their halal certificates had been revoked.
The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry should immediately recall these products from the market as it is of grave concern not only to Muslims but to vegetarians as well.
S.M. MOHAMED IDRIS,President,Consumers’ Association of Penang.
oh no!!
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