CFS urges public not to consume batch of imported prepackaged cheese suspected to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 7) urged the public not to consume a batch of prepackaged cheese imported from France due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). The trade should stop using or selling the affected product immediately if they possess it.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: Camembert Bertrand Crémier 250g
Place of origin: France
Pack size: 250 grams
Use-by date: October 17, 2026
Batch number: 232511
Importer: Repertoire Culinaire Hong Kong Limited
Camembert Bertrand Crémier 250g, Photo source: online image
"The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned product is under recall due to possible contamination with STEC. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batch of the product concerned," a spokesman for the CFS said.
The importer has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected batch of the product concerned and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Members of the public may call its hotline at 3758 2754 during office hours with any enquiries about the recall.
"People can contract STEC-causing gastro-intestinal disease through consumption of contaminated water or undercooked and contaminated foods. Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uraemic syndrome may also develop in some people," the spokesman said.
The CFS has alerted the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
The Centre for Food Safety, Photo source: reference image
Remarks by S for S at media session on official opening of Huanggang Port (with video)
Following are the remarks by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung, at a media session on the official opening of the Huanggang Port this afternoon (October 9):
Reporter: How many travellers and vehicles does the Government expect to use the port on the first day of its opening? And what will be done to ensure that there will be a smooth opening amid the expected flock of visitors?
Secretary for Security: Thank you for your questions. First of all, I think we have to look at the number of passengers and vehicles at the current port. For the current number of passengers, we have a daily average of about 40 000 and we have 65 000 at the highest, while the new port has the capacity to handle 200 000 passengers. On the first day, we already have that capacity. Regarding vehicles, we have an average of about 9 000 cars per day, and at the highest, we have about 12 000 cars. But now we have the capacity to handle up to 15 000 vehicles. That capacity will be utilised on the first day, so we have full confidence that we can handle the number of passengers and vehicles.
Regarding how to ensure there is a smooth operation of the port area, in fact, before its opening, we have done a lot of preparatory measures, including a lot of drills and exercises. We also have a stress test with up to 20 000 people per hour, which is about two or three times the maximum passenger flow currently we have. We will have maximum manpower on that day to handle unexpected numbers of passengers. We also have a robust system in handling passengers, public transport vehicles and private cars.
In fact, in the opening time, we also engage a lot of ambassadors that we call "port ambassadors", who are familiar with the operation of the port area, to assist members of the public in using the facilities. So, we have full confidence in the smooth operation of the new port.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the remarks.)
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