The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) raided an unlicensed cold store last night (February 18) at Tai Shu Ha Road West, Yuen Long.

     During the operation, the FEHD arrested one person and initiated procedures on prosecution for the suspected operation of an unlicensed cold store. About 6 956 kilograms of chilled poultry with official health certificates were found on the premises, and about 173kg of chilled poultry and 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," a spokesman for the FEHD said.

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

Ends/Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:30

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