29 Jul 2009
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a case of suspected food poisoning involving 15 people and reminded members of the public to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases.
The affected people, six males and nine females aged between 15 and 58, developed vomiting, diarrhea and fever 10 to 41 hours after having a dinner at a restaurant in Ma On Shan on July 26.
Three of them were admitted to hospitals in stable condition.
Members of the public are reminded to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times to prevent food-borne diseases. When dining out:
* Patronise only reputable and licensed restaurants;
* Do not patronise illegal food hawkers;
* Cook food thoroughly;
* Avoid eating raw seafood;
* Be a discerning consumer in choosing cold dishes, including sashimi, sushi and raw oysters in a buffet;
* Drink boiled water;
* Use two sets of chopsticks and eating utensils to handle raw and cooked food;
* Do not try to use salt, vinegar, wine and wasabi to kill bacteria as they are not effective;
* Always wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet.