Hong Kong – AFCD urges public not to come into contact with monkeys
AFCD urges public not to come into contact with monkeys
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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) reminds the public the do’s and don’ts when encountering monkeys, subsequent to a case in which a person was attacked by a monkey and contracted a disease after coming into contact with a monkey in the countryside.
An AFCD spokesman said, “When encountering monkeys, members of the public should avoid eating in front of monkeys, and avoid direct eye contact with monkeys to prevent it from being perceived as a provocative behaviour. When monkeys approach, one should slow down and keep an appropriate distance from them, and refrain from getting close to or touching them. If any person has come into contact with a monkey or its excrement, he or she should immediately wash hands thoroughly with soap and water to maintain personal hygiene. In the event of being bitten or scratched by a monkey, immediate medical assistance should be sought.”
The spokesman also pointed out that the wild animal feeding ban area has been extended to cover the entire territory of Hong Kong. Anyone who feeds wild animals anywhere in Hong Kong without a special permit will be prosecuted. Under the existing Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap.170), illegal feeding of wild animals, including monkeys, is subject to a maximum fine of $10,000 upon conviction.
The spokesman strongly appealed to the public not to feed monkeys. Apart from violating the law, illegal feeding will also change the living habits of wild animals, making them dependent on human beings for food and causing nuisance or even risks to the public.
The AFCD will continue to neuter monkeys to control their population in the long run, and continue to step up education and publicity such that more people will understand the living habits of monkeys and promote the message of “stop feeding of wild animals”.
If a person is disturbed by monkeys, he or she can call 1823 to report the incident to the AFCD for follow-up. Please call 999 for Police’s assistance in emergency situations. The AFCD has also put up posts on its social media platform, mounted posters and banners at prominent locations in country parks and distributed leaflets about monkeys, to convey the above messages to the public.
LCSD urges spectators who will visit Hong Kong Stadium tomorrow not to trespass on pitch area
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The organiser solemnly reminds spectators entering the Stadium tomorrow not to trespass on the pitch area and cause nuisance. Anyone who violates the rules will be treated strictly, including immediately expelled from the stadium and the case will be reported to the Police. The behaviours that disregard the safety of the public and the players may also interrupt the game and deprive other fans of their right to watch the game.
The LCSD appeals to spectators who will visit the Stadium tomorrow to stay in their designated seats to watch the game. The organiser will strengthen security and hold the persons who interfere with the progress of the game responsible.
LCSD urges public to keep venues clean during New Year’s Eve
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An LCSD spokesman said, “Our staff, together with law enforcement teams of relevant departments, will step up patrols and take action against littering, illegal hawking and vandalism of public property.
CFS urges public not to consume kind of bread product with possible presence of mould
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Product details are as follows:
Product name: BASE BREAD (Cinnamon)
A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan as the product might contain mould. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the seller for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned seller had sold the affected batch of product concerned to Hong Kong.”
For the sake of prudence, the CFS has instructed the above-mentioned seller to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected products, and to initiate a recall. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the seller (hotline: +81 03-6416-8905 or email: contact_hk@basefood.co.jp) or to relevant retailers.
The spokesman advised members of the public to stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned.
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
CFS urges public not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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Product details are as follows:
Product name: PALET DU BERRY
“The CFS received a notification from the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed of the European Commission that the above-mentioned batches of product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and are being recalled. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the concerned local importer for follow-up. A preliminary investigation found that the above-mentioned importer had imported into Hong Kong the affected batches of the product concerned,” a spokesman for the CFS said.
The importer concerned has stopped sales, has removed the affected product from shelves and has initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions. Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer’s hotline at 3113 1314 during office hours.
“Listeria monocytogenes can be easily destroyed by cooking but can survive and multiply at refrigerator temperature. Most healthy individuals do not develop symptoms or only have mild symptoms like fever, muscle pain, headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea when infected. However, severe complications such as septicaemia, meningitis or even death may occur in newborns, the elderly and those with a weaker immune system. Although infected pregnant women may just experience mild symptoms generally, the infection of Listeria monocytogenes may cause miscarriage, infant death, preterm birth, or severe infection in newborns,” the spokesman said.
“In order to reduce the risk of listeriosis, susceptible populations such as pregnant women should consume freshly prepared hot food where possible, reheat chilled food until it is hot all the way through, and avoid high-risk foods, including ready-to-eat food such as cold cuts, cold smoked seafood, soft cheeses, salads, etc, or cook them thoroughly before consumption, even if they are presented as part of a dish.”
The spokesman urged consumers not to consume the affected product if they have bought any. The trade should also stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing.
Hong Kong – LCSD urges spectators who will visit Hong Kong Stadium tomorrow not to trespass on pitch area
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) strongly condemns the behaviour of a number of spectators who ignored the safety of the public and the players and trespassed on the pitch in violation of regulations at the Tatler XFEST Hong Kong open training session held at the Hong Kong Stadium in the afternoon today (February 3), causing chaos at the venue.Hong Kong – LCSD urges public to keep venues clean during New Year’s Eve
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (December 30) appealed to members of the public to keep venues clean and mind their safety while celebrating New Year’s Eve.
The LCSD will work with other government departments to implement a series of measures on New Year’s Eve to maintain cleanliness and safety at LCSD venues including the Hong Kong Cultural Centre (HKCC) Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Middle Road Children’s Playground, Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden, Urban Council Centenary, Kai Tak Sky Garden, Kwun Tong Promenade and Cha Kwo Ling Promenade along the Kowloon waterfront, as well as Tamar Park, the Central and Western District Promenade – Central Section, the Wan Chai Temporary Promenade and East Coast Park (Phase 1) on the waterfront of Hong Kong Island, where large crowds are expected to participate in countdown and celebration activities.
“People are urged to keep places clean and tidy while celebrating New Year’s Eve. Defacing and damaging public property is prohibited at all venues. People should take away all their belongings when departing the venues and should not leave trash behind. Those who litter will be liable to a fine of $3,000.
“In crowded areas, people should remain calm and be mindful of their own safety,” he added. Publicity materials reminding members of the public to keep places clean will be displayed at the venues while additional cleaning staff and security guards will also be deployed.
The public announcement systems at the HKCC will also broadcast anti-littering and crowd management messages in Cantonese, Putonghua and English on a regular basis during the holiday. Crowd control measures will be implemented at the HKCC Piazza, Salisbury Garden, the Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade based on actual conditions. Members of the public are advised to pay attention to the announcements, follow the instructions of the duty personnel and mind their safety.
Hong Kong – CFS urges public not to consume kind of bread product with possible presence of mould
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (November 7) urged the public not to consume a kind of bread product imported from Japan as the product might contain mould. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batch of product concerned immediately if they possess them.
Brand: BASE BREAD
Place of origin: Japan
Net weight: 81 grams
Best Before: October 23, 2023 to December 12, 2023
Seller: BASE FOODHong Kong – CFS urges public not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (August 29) urged the public not to consume a kind of goat cheese imported from France due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen. The trade should stop using or selling the affected batches of the product immediately if they possess it.
Brand: XAVIER
Place of origin: France
Pack size: 150 grams
Lot number: 3288624, 3319239, 3319293
Best-before date: August 10, 2023; August 25, 2023 and August 31, 2023
Importer: GOURMET EN PROVENCE LIMITED Ads
