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The State Veterinary and Food Administration of the Slovak Republic (ŠVPS SR) has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a specific batch of soy sauce from the Slovak market after testing revealed the presence of an undeclared allergen. Laboratory analysis confirmed that “Sójová omáčka 185 ml,” originating from the Czech Republic, contains proteins from lupine, which were not listed on the product’s ingredient label.
Details of the Contaminated Batch
The issue was identified following an official food inspection conducted by the Regional Veterinary and Food Administration in Nitra at the Tempo Supermarket 406, located on Chrenovská Street in Nitra. The affected product is identified by batch number L3552750 with a minimum durability date of July 31, 2028.
According to the ŠVPS SR, testing performed at the ŠVPU-VPÚ Bratislava laboratory using the ELISA method detected 5.05 mg/kg of lupine proteins. Because this ingredient is absent from the product’s listed composition, the regulator stated that the sample does not comply with European Union food safety regulations.
Did You Know? The affected soy sauce was imported from the Czech supplier Pěkný-Unimex s.r.o., based in Prague, and distributed by the Slovak firm Thymos spol. s.r.o. based in Veľká Lomnica.
Distribution and Regulatory Action
Records indicate that a total of 7,296 units were originally supplied from the Czech Republic. While 348 units were removed during an initial incident response, the remaining 6,948 units were distributed to various retailers and wholesalers across Slovakia.
The list of affected recipients includes TESCO STORES SR a.s., GVP spol. s.r.o. (Humenné), Mäsovýroba s.r.o., Billa s.r.o., GRM-TRADE spol. s.r.o., Vitamín ORAVA s.r.o., Andrej Timko Ing, and TA-TRANS. Inspectors have mandated that these entities withdraw the product from the market and notify all relevant customers of the non-compliant status of the sauce.
Regulatory bodies like the ŠVPS SR prioritize these recalls to prevent accidental exposure, as EU labeling laws strictly require the disclosure of all potential allergens to ensure consumer safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the specific risk associated with this soy sauce?
The product contains 5.05 mg/kg of lupine proteins, which are not declared on the ingredient label, making the product non-compliant with EU regulations.
Which retailers received the product?
The product was distributed to TESCO STORES SR a.s., Billa s.r.o., GVP spol. s.r.o., Mäsovýroba s.r.o., GRM-TRADE spol. s.r.o., Vitamín ORAVA s.r.o., Andrej Timko Ing, and TA-TRANS.
What should happen to the product now?
Inspectors have ordered the product to be withdrawn from the market, and distributors are required to inform their customers of the necessity of this recall.
Have you recently purchased soy sauce with the batch number L3552750, and will you be checking your pantry for this item?
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