CFS finds excessive Bacillus cereus in sample of preserved bean curd

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

CFS finds excessive Bacillus cereus in sample of preserved bean curdNet weight: 340.5 grams 
Sales period of the affected batch: September 24 to October 9, 2026 
Place of origin: China
 
     A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS collected the above-mentioned sample from a retailer in Shum Shui Po for testing under its routine Food Surveillance Programme. The test result showed that the sample contained Bacillus cereus at a level of 140 000 per gram. According to the Microbiological Guidelines for Food, if ready-to-eat food contains Bacillus cereus at a level of more than 100 000 per gram, it is considered unsatisfactory. Members of the public should stop consume the affected batch of product.” Issued at HKT 20:17

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