Master Siomai Refutes 'BFAD Test' Claim

Master Siomai denies 'BFAD Test'

Master Siomai has released a statement regarding the viral Facebook photo that claims BFAD tested its products and found that they are contaminated with E. coli bacteria and banned chemicals.

The food cart company said the claim is not true and that they are monitored by the NMIS (National Meat Inspection Service) and not by the BFAD (Bureau of Food and Drugs) as they are a meat processing establishment.

"This is NOT TRUE! Master Siomai, as a meat processing establishment, gets its accreditation to operate from NMIS and not from BFAD," the company said.

It added that its products are NMIS " Double AA" certified and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified.

"Please be critical in taking information coming from social networking user," it continued.

The viral Facebook photo contains the following message:

The BFAD has recently conducted a joint operation on food inspection and sampling in preparation for the incoming school year 2012, the samples obtained from the following establishments have been found to have undesirable results as well as hazardous ingredients after thorough analysis from BFAD Testing Center: HOTDOG KING (Legarda LRT, Recto LRT), LUGAW NI JUAN (Cubao), MASTER SIOMAI (Legarda LRT, Recto LRT), and TIK TI LA OK (Ayala LRT).

Hotdog King - Samples have been found to have high contamination of Salmonella, a bacteria which can be found in fecal matter and wastes, if taken may cause severe diarrhea, headache, vomiting and dehydration.

Lugaw Ni Juan - Sample have been found to be positive with Salmonella.

Master Siomai - Samples have been found to be positive with E.coli, a bacteria found in fecal matter, and high concentrations of Borates: a banned chemical used to preserve and promote food taste, which can cause liver cancer, heart palpitations, and leukemia.

Tik Ti La Ok - Some of the samples taken were found to be spoiled, and lack proper sanitation procedures.