Latest melamine test results (with table)

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) today (November 13) released the latest batch of results of melamine tests.

The results showed that all 57 samples tested were satisfactory. These included milk, chicken, eggs and vegetables.

"Test results for some milk, pork, chicken and eggs will be available tomorrow," a Government spokesman said.

Information on the test results can be found on the CFS's website, www.cfs.gov.hk . People can also call the CFS's enquiry number 2381 6096 which operates from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.

Meanwhile, melamine test results of all 12 pig feed samples available today were satisfactory. The samples were collected from six local pig farms and they were all imported from the United States. It is learnt that many local pig farmers use feed imported from overseas.

"We advise local fish and livestock farmers to request their feed suppliers to ascertain that the feed they supply does not contain melamine when sourcing animal feed.

"They should report to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department any irregularities in their farmed animals suspected to be related to melamine tainted feed," the spokesman said.

Ends/Thursday, November 13, 2008

Satisfactory results of testing of Melamine