Mainland Tour Group Suspected of Food Poisoning in Hong Kong

A recent incident involving‍ a Jiangxi tour ⁣group from ‍the Mainland has ‍raised concerns ⁤about ⁤food safety⁣ in Hong Kong. At least 11 people were hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of ⁣food poisoning, which⁤ is believed to have occurred after they dined at the⁣ Golden Harbor Hotel in To ‍Kwa Wan.

The‌ Center for Health Protection of the Department of Health has launched ⁣an investigation into the incident and ​has instructed ‍the Golden Harbor⁢ Hotel to cease operations immediately. The hotel has been ordered to clean and disinfect the premises, improve food cooking procedures, and enhance hygiene practices.

According to the Department of Health, the​ affected ​individuals had eaten boiled shrimp‍ together, ⁤which may ⁢have been contaminated. The investigation is ongoing, but preliminary findings suggest that cross-contamination of food, premature preparation of food,⁣ and failure to reheat thoroughly may ‌have contributed to‍ the outbreak.

The Food ⁤and Environmental Hygiene Department ‍has ⁣also inspected the Golden Harbor ​Club and found that the kitchen wall⁢ was damaged, violating the “Food​ Business Regulations.” The department has prosecuted the⁢ relevant individuals⁢ and is continuing to ‌investigate.

The Center⁢ for‍ Health Protection has ⁤contacted the Travel Industry Authority and travel agencies, and preliminary‍ findings indicate that no other tourists have been affected. The Center will continue to monitor the ⁢situation and ⁤provide updates as necessary.

Incident Details

The incident involved 11 people,⁤ including 8 men and 3 women, aged between 55 and‌ 68⁢ years old. ⁣They were part‍ of two ⁢tour groups with a total of ‍61 tourists. On the‌ day of the incident, they had lunch together at Hung Hom Gialok Heen⁣ and dinner ⁤at Golden Harbor in To Kwa Wan.

The affected individuals began to experience symptoms such ⁤as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever after eating at Golden⁣ Harbor. All affected individuals have sought medical‍ treatment and are in stable condition.

Food Safety Precautions

The Center for Health Protection is urging the public to maintain personal, food, and environmental‍ hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases. This includes washing hands frequently, cooking food thoroughly, and avoiding cross-contamination of food.

The incident‌ highlights the⁢ importance of food safety and ⁢the need for restaurants and food establishments to adhere to strict hygiene practices to prevent the‌ spread of disease.