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FEHD raids unlicensed cold store in Sheung Shui
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     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) raided an unlicensed cold store at Kwu Tung Road in Sheung Shui this morning (September 23).

     During the operation, about 540 kilograms of frozen poultry without official health certificates were seized for disposal.

     A 52-year-old man was arrested and released on bail pending investigation.

     Under the Food Business Regulation, the maximum penalty for operating an unlicensed cold store upon conviction is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment.

     "We will continue our stringent enforcement action against unlicensed food business to safeguard food safety and public health," an FEHD spokesman said.

     The spokesman appealed to members of the public to report illegal food business activities by calling the FEHD hotline 2868 0000.

Ends/Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Issued at HKT 15:30

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