safety steps

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Ministry of Health & Wellness: The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising members of the public not to consume packaged sugar produced by the Pan Caribbean Sugar Company.

This follows, as a preliminary laboratory test has identified metal fragments in samples of this brand of sugar purchased at retail outlets, which may pose a significant health risk, if ingested.

The public is therefore asked to safely discard this brand of sugar and await further updates from the Ministry of Health & Wellness. An immediate stop order has been placed on the production, distribution and sale of all Pan Caribbean Sugar Company products.

Further investigations are underway, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness will provide official updates once laboratory results confirm that any food safety risks have been resolved and the product is safe for consumption.

Contact: Stephen Davidson, Director, Public Relations & Communications at 876-770-4257 // stephen.davidson@moh.gov.jm