Inside Scoop Says Goodbye To Pei Pa Koa Ice Cream After Warning From MOH
The ministry said Pei Pa Koa is registered as a traditional medicine under the Drug Control Authority.
By May Vin Ang — 31 Jul 2024, 10:23 AM
Local ice cream chain Inside Scoop has withdrawn its new Pei Pa Koa ice cream flavour following advice from the Health Ministry yesterday, 30 July
In a statement, the Health Ministry said it ordered the chain to stop all sales of the cough syrup ice cream as the product is registered as a traditional medicine under the Drug Control Authority.
The ministry said Section 13B(2) of the Food Act 1983 does not permit the preparation and sale of any food mixed with the medicine.
Those found guilty may face a fine of up to RM20,000, a jail term of up to five years, or both.
"All premises have been ordered to stop selling the product for the safety of consumers and the public.
"All advertisements of the ice cream flavour on its website and social media have also been advised to be taken down," it said.
On the same day, Inside Scoop issued a statement saying its limited edition flavour will no longer be available for sale
"Following advice from the Health Ministry, we are saying goodbye to our Pei Pa Koa ice cream flavour, effective immediately.
"If you've ordered this flavour online, don't worry! Our team will reach out to sort out your refund.
"We're really sorry for any hassle this might cause and we appreciate your understanding," it said in a statement on all of its social media channels.
The Pei Pa Koa ice cream flavour was newly introduced on Monday, 29 July, and was supposed to be on sale for a limited time only until 18 August.
