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- 2026.09.21
CHP investigates probable case of botulism
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 21) is investigating a probable case of botulism following botulinum toxin injections. The CHP urges the public to only receive botulinum toxin that has been...
- 2026.09.21
Ready-to-eat raw oyster sample detected with excessive E. coli
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department said today (September 21) that the CFS is following up on a sample of ready-to-eat raw oysters imported from the United States (US) that was found with excessive...
- 2026.09.17
Prepackaged dips sample not in compliance with Food and Drugs (Composition and Labelling) Regulations
Product name: Crafted Guacamole Dips (170g) Brand: Black Swan Place of origin: Australia Distributor: Indoguna Lordly Company Limited Net Weight: 170 g Use by date: 25082026 Non-compliant test parameter: Two permitted preservatives Benzoic acid and...
- 2026.09.12
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (September 12) investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster affecting 39 persons. The CHP reminded the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene to...
- 2026.09.10
One person arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of product with undeclared controlled drug ingredient (with photo)
The Department of Health (DH)'s earlier investigation revealed the suspected illegal sale of a product containing undeclared controlled medicine and carried out an enforcement operation with the Police today (September 10). During the operation, a...
- 2026.09.07
Pesticide residue exceeds legal limit in loofah sample
Food name: Loofah Pesticide: Cyhalothrin Detected level: 0.12 milligram per kilogram Maximum residue limit: 0.05 milligram per kilogram Sampling location: A market stall in Tuen Mun Remarks: The Centre for Food Safety has instructed the vendors to...
- 2026.09.05
CHP continues to follow up on food poisoning clusters involving Eaton Hong Kong in Yau Ma Tei
Following the announcement of two food poisoning clusters involving The Astor at Eaton Hong Kong in Yau Ma Tei on September 3, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health has recorded three additional food poisoning clusters...
- 2026.09.04
CFS urges public not to consume three batches of French cheese suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (September 4) urged the public not to consume three batches of cheese originating from France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The trade...