CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of bottled fruit jam and spread products with possible presence of mould
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (March 13) urged the public not to consume two kinds of bottled fruit jam and spread products from France as the products might contain mould. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately if they possess any of them.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: Chestnut Cream
Brand: Bonne Maman
Place of origin: France
Weight: 225 grams
Best-before date: June 30, 2026
Barcode: 45108082
Importer: Getz Bros. & Co. (Hong Kong) Limited
Product name: Fig Jam
Brand: Bonne Maman
Place of origin: France
Weight: 225 grams
Best-before date: May 31, 2026
Barcode: 45119668
Importer: Getz Bros. & Co. (Hong Kong) Limited
A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS noted notices from the Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Department of Food Safety of Macao that the above-mentioned products might contain mould and are being recalled. The CFS confirmed that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of products concerned."
The importer concerned has stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer's hotline at 3126 2303 during office hours.
The spokesman advised members of the public to stop consuming the affected products and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the products concerned. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately.
The CFS has alerted the trade to the incidents and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 to be held this weekend
The "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026, organised by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), will be held at the Cyberport Arcade between 11am and 6pm this weekend (January 17 and 18). Admission is free. Members of the public are welcome to join the event with their dogs.
The Adoption Carnival aims to encourage members of the public who intend to keep pets, to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals, as well as promote responsible pet ownership. The co-organisers of the Carnival include Cheung Chau Animal Care, HK Saving Cat and Dog Association, Lifelong Animal Protection Charity, Paws United Charity, Society for Abandoned Animals, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Team for Animals in Lantau South.
Members of the public can interact with dogs that are up for adoption at the Adoption Carnival. Dog keepers can apply for or renew licenses on site. The Carnival also features veterinary consultation services, a dog playground, a virtual reality gaming experience, game booths, an interactive educational exhibition, pet-themed handicraft workshops, as well as sharing sessions by representatives of animal welfare organisations (AWOs) and guest speakers. Participants are welcome to take part with their dogs. However, dogs entering the venue should be licensed (except for those to be licensed on-site), vaccinated against rabies, and microchipped. All dogs should also be kept under proper control.
The AFCD has been committed to encouraging members of the public who wish to keep pets to adopt abandoned or unclaimed animals through the AFCD's partnering AWOs. Upon receiving animals, the AFCD will transfer animals assessed by veterinarians as being in good health and suitable for adoption to partnering AWOs for adoption by members of the public. The AFCD provides free desexing operations for cats, dogs and rabbits adopted through partnering AWOs.
For details of the event, please visit the thematic website of the "Let's Go! The Pet Owners' Journey" Dog Adoption Carnival 2026 (www.petswithlove.com.hk).
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