CFS urges public not to consume two kinds of imported prepackaged salad and pesto products suspected to be contaminated with Salmonella
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (October 9) urged the public not to consume a kind of imported prepackaged salad and a kind of imported prepackaged pesto, as the products might have been contaminated with Salmonella, a pathogen. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately if they possess them.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: Nutrient Dense Nutty Super Wholefood Salad
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Pack size: 285 grams
Place of origin: United Kingdom
Use-by date: October 8, 2026; October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026
Importer: ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited
Product name: Collections Pistachio Pesto
Brand: Marks & Spencer
Pack size: 115 grams
Place of origin: United Kingdom
Use-by date: October 8, 2026; October 9, 2026; October 10, 2026; October 11, 2026; October 12, 2026; October 13, 2026
Importer: ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited
A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notifications from the Food Standards Agency of the United Kingdom and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland that the above-mentioned products might have been contaminated by Salmonella and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed-up the cases. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported and sold the affected products."
The importer concerned has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and has initiated a recall according to the CFS's instructions. Members of the public may call its hotline at 8 0093 1457 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.
"Salmonella infection may cause fever and gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The effects on infants, young children, the elderly and persons with a weak immune system could be more severe and may even lead to death," the spokesman said.
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
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Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme
The Hong Kong Police College today (October 9) signed a second-phase Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Caritas Institute of Community Education (CICE), the Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) and the Hong Kong Institute of Technology (HKIT) to jointly organise the full-time "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme for the three academic years from 2027/28 to 2029/2030, with a view to providing practical knowledge and preparatory training for persons interested in joining the Force. Students who successfully complete the programme and pass the Police Constable selection process may commence foundation training at the Police College upon graduation.
Witnessed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Personnel), Dr Law Yuet-wing; the Director of the Hong Kong Police College, Ms Cheng Lai-ki, and the Secretary-General and Acting Head of the Diploma of Applied Education of the Federation for Self-financing Tertiary Education, Dr Ma Chee-keung, the Senior Superintendent of Police, School of Foundation Training, Ms Tsang Chiu-tong, signed the second-phase MOU with the Principal of the CICE, Dr Wong Man-wai, the Vice President of the HKCT, Ms Li Wai-chi, and the President of the HKIT, Dr Shi Mei-chun.
The "Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) - Police Cadet Training" Programme lasts one year with a total of 600 contact hours. The three education institutions will be responsible for 420 contact hours, consisting of 300 contact hours of core courses (Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics) and two 60-hour complementary courses. The Hong Kong Police College will be responsible for the 180-hour "Police Cadet Training" elective cluster, which comprises three courses, namely "Police Studies", "Police Recruit Preparatory Training" and "Physical and Mindset Development".
Students who successfully complete the DAE programme would obtain qualification deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese and English Languages in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, which meets the academic entry requirements for Police Constable. The Hong Kong Police College will conduct the Police Constable selection process during the programme to facilitate admission of selected candidates, who may commence Recruit Police Constable foundation training upon graduation.
Applicants of the programme must be i) Secondary 6 school leavers or ii) aged 21 or above, who are interested in joining the Force. To join the Hong Kong Police Force, one must also be a permanent resident of Hong Kong. The first round of application will open in December 2026. To apply, please make online registration at the programme website (www.dae.edu.hk/daepublic/dae_enrollmentguide.aspx).
Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Police College renews collaboration with three post-secondary education institutions to co-organise "DAE - Police Cadet Training" Programme Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
