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Hong Kong McDonald’s announced on Monday that its shrimp patties showed no traces of a banned antibiotic following multiple rounds of independent lab testing, confirming the safety of its products after a recent precautionary suspension.
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The fast-food chain had voluntarily pulled its entire shrimp burger line, including the Ebi Burger, Double Ebi Burger and Ebi Burger with Pineapple, from local menus after Taiwan halted sales of its two shrimp-based burgers when imported shrimp patties were found to contain 0.7 parts per billion of nitrofurans, a synthetic antibiotic prohibited in food products.
According to a company statement posted on social media, tests conducted by multiple internationally accredited independent laboratories found no detectable levels of nitrofurans or their metabolites. The results confirm that the products meet strict food safety standards.
Although the limited-time promotional shrimp burger series has now ended, McDonald’s expressed gratitude to customers for their support and trust. The company also said it will continue to uphold strict food safety and quality standards to ensure a safe and reliable dining experience.
McDonald’s added that it worked with global inspection and certification firm SGS to conduct independent monthly tests on at least 20 selected ingredients. Over the past decade, more than 2,880 ingredient tests have been completed, all with satisfactory results, supported by dual quality checks to maintain stringent safety and quality standards for consumers.
