Suspected Food Poisoning Case Under Investigation

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a suspected food poisoning case involving 16 people who felt sick after taking lunch in a hotel in Mong Kok.


-- The affected, comprising four men and 12 women aged between 32 and 61, developed diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting and fever about six to 34 hours after having lunch buffet in the hotel on July 22.


-- Their symptoms were generally mild. Ten of them sought medical treatment from private doctors or public hospitals. One was admitted to Yan Chai Hospital. They are in stable condition.


-- CHP's initial investigations showed that bacteria could be the likely cause for the outbreak. Further investigation is in progress.


-- CHP reminded members of the public, especially food handlers, to observe good personal and environmental hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases. They are advised to take the following measures:


-- Clean and cook food thoroughly before consumption, particularly crustacean and bivalve seafood such as shrimp, crab, oysters and clams;


-- Wash hands before eating and after going to toilet;


-- Handle raw and cooked food with separate utensils to prevent cross contamination;


-- Keep raw and cooked food separately;


-- Store food in refrigerator (at 4 degree Celsius or below) and adequately reheat leftover food before consumption; and


-- Keep the environment clean.


Hong Kong Department of Health

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