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Suspected red tide sighted at Shek O Beach ****************************************** Attention TV and radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:      Here is an item of interest to swimmers.      The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 13) that due to the sighting of a suspected red tide, the red flag has been hoisted at Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beachgoers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

CHP investigates case of suspected mad honey poisoning ******************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (February 2) investigating a case of suspected mad honey poisoning, and reminded the public to buy honey from a reliable source or apiary.      A 56-year-old male developed dizziness and vomiting around 30 minutes after consuming honey on January 31. He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Queen Mary Hospital and was admitted for treatment on the same day due to hypotension and bradycardia. The patient was in stable condition and was discharged yesterday (February 1). His clinical diagnosis ... Read more

CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters ******************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 30) investigating two suspected food poisoning clusters affecting nine persons, and reminded the public to maintain personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent foodborne diseases.      The first cluster involved four females, aged between 25 and 38, who developed abdominal pain and diarrhoea about 9 to 12 hours after consuming food provided by a caterer on December 21.      The other cluster involved two males and three females, aged between two and 71, who developed similar symptoms about 9 to 18 hours after consuming ... Read more

CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide *********************************************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 17) investigating a case of suspected food poisoning and reminded the public not to pick or consume wild plants, and to beware of vegetables containing calcium oxalate raphide to avoid food poisoning due to accidental consumption of giant alocasia.        The female patient, aged 51, developed oral and throat numbness shortly after consuming a home-grown taro in Wan Chai yesterday (December 16). She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Ruttonjee Hospital ... Read more

AFCD investigates suspected sale of dog meat online ***************************************************      The Agriculture, Fisheries, and Conservation Department (AFCD) noted today (November 19) that during recent routine online surveillance, some advertisements posted by some online shops in relation to suspected sale of dog meat were detected. The AFCD has promptly launched an investigation and will contact the Police for further collaborated investigation.      The AFCD is investigating activities and posts associated with the suspected online shop to collect evidence, and may instigate prosecution if there is sufficient evidence.       According to the Dogs and Cats Regulations (Cap. 167A), no person shall slaughter any dog or ... Read more