The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (August 6) raided an unlicensed cold store at Kwu Tung, North District .

     During the operation, FEHD arrested one person and initiated procedure on prosecution for operating unlicensed cold store, and found about 8,100 kilograms of chilled poultry, meat and game with official health certificates on the premises. In addition, about 370 kg of chilled poultry and its offal without official health certificates were seized for disposal.

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

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

     Members of the public can report any suspected illegal food business activities by calling FEHD hotline 2868 0000.

Ends/Friday, August 6, 2021
Issued at HKT 20:15

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