Results of Sample with Irregularity

Raw Milk

Coliform bacteria

Coliform bacteria in 1/1000th (0.001) of a millilitre is Present

No any Coliform bacteria in 1/1000th (0.001) of a millilitre

The CFS collected the Raw Milk sample at import level.

1. According to the Milk Regulation (Cap 132 AQ), raw milk is required to be heat treated before sale, the level of coliform bacteria in the final products will be greatly reduced.
2. The affected product is being kept in the concerned milk factory and has not entered the market.
3. The CFS will follow up on the unsatisfactory result, including tracing the source of the food in question.
4. Investigation is ongoing.