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Written by: Ni Qingjiang
2019-11-23 23:39
Last updated: 2019-11-23 23:40The Centre for Food Safety of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (23rd) that it would immediately suspend the importation of Romaine lettuce from Salinas, California, and sell it in Hong Kong because the Romaine lettuce produced in the area is suspected of being contaminated by E. coli O157:H7. The Center appeals to the industry to stop using or discontinue sales if it holds the affected products. According to preliminary investigations conducted by the Centre, OrganicGirl's pre-packaged salad products, which were sold in Hong Kong, contained Romain lettuce. The retailers have ordered the products to be removed, sold and recycled.
This OrganicGirl pre-packaged salad dish, which is sold in Hong Kong, contains the Romain lettuce and is ordered to be removed. (online image)
Suspend the import and sale of California Salinas
Through the Food Incident Monitoring System, the Centre for Food Safety has informed the Food and Drug Administration of the United States that it is investigating the outbreak of E. coli infections in the local area. It may be related to the consumption of Lovan lettuce suspected of being contaminated by O157:H7 large intestine rods by California Salinas. The spokesman said that for the sake of prudence, the Centre immediately suspended the import of Romaine lettuce produced in the region and sold it in Hong Kong.
The spokesman said that the preliminary investigation of the center found that the supplier Yongji Food Co., Ltd. had sold a pre-packaged salad product containing Luoyang lettuce. The retailers have removed, discontinued and resumed the affected products in accordance with the instructions of the Centre. Members of the public can call the hotline at 2299 1133 during office hours for enquiries on recall. The spokesman appealed to members of the public to stop eating if they purchase the above affected products.
Product details are as follows:
Product Name:baby spring mix
Brand: organicgirl
Origin: Salinas, California, USA
Net weight: 5 oz / 142 g
The spokesman said that the center will strengthen the inspection of Luoman lettuce from the United States from the import and retail levels.
E. coli can be infected by water and food. Therefore, drinking contaminated water or eating uncooked and contaminated food can infect the bacteria and cause intestinal infections. Some infected people may have Intestinal bleeding and serious complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome. E. coli cannot survive at high temperatures, and E. coli can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking the food.
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