FEHD raids unlicensed cold store in Yuen Long (with photo)
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During the operation, FEHD officers found about 6 700 kilograms of chilled poultry with official health certificates on the premises. In addition, about 120 kilograms of chilled chicken feet, goose wings and poultry offal without official health certificates were seized for disposal. A 49-year-old man was arrested and charged with operating an unlicensed cold store.
Under the Food Business Regulation, the maximum penalty for operating an unlicensed cold store is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.
"We will continue our stringent enforcement action against unlicensed food business to safeguard food safety and public health," an FEHD spokesman said.
Members of the public can report any suspected illegal food business activities by calling the FEHD hotline 2868 0000.
Ends/Saturday, September 12, 2020
Issued at HKT 14:05
Issued at HKT 14:05
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