Hong Ruizhen, Taiwan: Infringement of suspected explosion of food poisoning in Hong Kong store

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Author: Li Enci

2020-05-22 17:08

A suspected food poisoning broke out in the "Hong Family Handmade Hong Ruizhen Sandwich" in Tsuen Wan yesterday (21st), involving a total of seven people. The Food Safety Centre of the FEHD found that the sandwiches involved were manufactured by an unlicensed food manufacturing factory in Hong Kong. The center urged the public not to consume the sandwiches regardless of batch and taste.

The shop in question stated on its Facebook page that "the company is still authorized by Hong Ruizhen, the second generation of Hong Ruizhen's successor Hong Yushan, to be the general agent of Hong Kong." The person in charge explained that Hong Ruizhen ’s family relationship is complicated. The “Hong Family Handmade” owned by Hong Yushan belongs to the branch of the head office.

Taiwan ’s “Hong Ruizhen Bakery” issued a statement that “Hong Ruizhen” in Hong Kong is not an authorized store and has nothing to do with Taiwanese brands. The spokesman said that the person in charge in Hong Kong has never contacted any family members of the Taiwan head office, emphasizing that Hong Kong has not yet had an "Hong Rui Zhen Bakery" authorized store.

"Hong Family Handmade Hong Ruizhen Sandwich" Suspected Food Poisoning (Facebook Image)

Shops Involved: The factory was established after the authorization of "Hongjia Handmade" by Taiwan last year

"Hong Family Handmade Sandwich-Hong Ruizhen Second Generation" stated on its Facebook page, "Our company is still authorized by Hong Ruizhen, passed down by Hong Ruishan, the second generation descendant of Hong Ruizhen, as the general agent in Hong Kong." The person in charge said today that the company contacted Hong Yushan, the cousin of the owner of "Hong Ruizhen Bakery" last year, was authorized to set up a factory in Hong Kong in October of the same year. She explained that Hong Ruizhen ’s family relationship was complicated, and the big boss ’s children opened the store in Taiwan, and the “Hong Family Handmade” owned by Hong Yushan belonged to the branch of the head office. "Tan Tsai's third brother, he's not clear."

Taiwan ’s “Hong Ruizhen Bakery” issued a statement that “Hong Ruizhen” in Hong Kong is not an authorized store and has nothing to do with Taiwanese brands. Since the Hong Ruizhen brand is very famous in Taiwan, infringements often occur. Prior to this incident, the Taiwan head office had sued Hong Kong's "Hong Ruizhen Sandwich" for infringement in Hong Kong and is currently in the trial stage of the Hong Kong court.

The spokesperson responded that the "Hong Family Handmade Sandwich-Hong Ruizhen 2nd Generation" authorization is all fabricated. The person in charge in Hong Kong has never contacted any family members of the Taiwan headquarters, emphasizing that there is still no "Hong Ruizhen Cake Shop" in Hong Kong Authorized shop.

"Hong Ruizhen Cake Shop" and "Hong Family Handmade" in Taiwan

According to Taiwan media reports, "Hong Rui Zhen Bakery" and "Hong Family's Handmade" were in the court of justice. It is said that the "Hong Ruizhen" business has a tradition of handing down men but not women. "Hongjia Handmade" was founded by Hong Yushan, the second generation of the Hong family. In the early years, he had a lawsuit with the head office because of its trademark problem. The word "Hong Ruizhen" was used as a trademark, so it was renamed "Hong Family Handmade".

Tsuen Wan's "Hong Family's Handmade Hong Ruizhen Sandwich" suspected of food poisoning but did not open for business today. (Photo by Golden Chess)

Due to the impact of the epidemic situation, the relevant departments have almost ceased service in the past 3 months, and repeatedly requested government departments to no avail, resulting in the failure to renew the temporary license and the required formal license on time. We will respond to food safety The center guides the suspension of business across the board for at least 14 days, and as government departments resume work one after another, relevant licenses will be granted in the near future, and we will continue to operate normally after we issue them ...

Food manufacturing plant prosecuted for unlicensed operation

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health said yesterday that there was a suspected case of food poisoning in the "Hong Family Handmade Hong Ruizhen Sandwich" in Tsuen Wan. A total of 7 people were involved in the incident. The 7 diners had symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and fever after eating the same brand of sandwiches purchased in the same shop on the 20th. All affected persons have sought medical treatment and are in stable condition. The CFS and the FEHD Environmental Hygiene Department followed up the investigation at the food manufacturing plant involved in the sandwich supplier and found that the food factory was suspected of operating without a license. The FEHD earlier today prosecuted the person in charge of the premises.

Responsible person in charge: the epidemic caused the government to stop service

Regarding allegations of unlicensed operation, "Hong Family Handmade Sandwich-Hong Ruizhen II" responded on its Facebook page that the source of the incident was affected by the epidemic, and the relevant departments nearly stopped service in the past 3 months. The person in charge repeatedly asked the government The department failed, so that the temporary license and the required formal license could not be renewed on time. The store will be closed for at least 14 days in response to the guidance of the Food Safety Center. As government departments resume work, relevant licenses will also be granted in the near future and will continue to operate normally after they are issued.

The person in charge also said that the inside and outside of the store was immediately cleaned and the incident will be thoroughly understood to avoid the same type of situation. I am deeply sorry for the affected guests.

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