Import of poultry meat and products from District of Aurich, State of Niedersachsen in Germany suspended
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A CFS spokesman said that Hong Kong imported about 4 780 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and 2.9 million poultry eggs from Germany last year, according to the Census and Statistics Department.
"The CFS has contacted the German authorities over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the OIE on avian influenza outbreaks. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Issued at HKT 16:45
Issued at HKT 16:45
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