Regarding two suspected food poisoning clusters announced on 29 Oct, the Centre for Food Safety has conducted a preliminary investigation and has the following recommendations for food premises' reference:
Food poisoning cases |
The first cluster involved two females aged 41 and 45
The other cluster involved two males and two females, aged between 32 and 34
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Location of alleged food premises |
Wan Chai
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Suspected incriminated food item |
Tiramisu
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Suspected contributing factors |
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Food contaminated with Salmonella
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Unpasteurised eggs were used in preparing dishes with raw or lightly cooked eggs
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Improper cold holding temperature
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Advice |
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For dishes that often use lightly cooked or uncooked eggs, choose pasteurised eggs, egg products or dried egg powder
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Pay special attention if pooled eggs (liquid eggs made by combining a number of cracked, raw eggs in a container) are used:
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Store pooled liquid eggs in the refrigerator at 4°C or below and only take out the amount as needed.
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Use all pooled liquid egg on the day of pooling and avoid topping up by new eggs.
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Be careful not to spill raw eggs on other food, surfaces or utensils.
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Pooled liquid eggs should not be used to prepare raw or uncooked egg containing dishes.
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Prepare egg dishes on a per order basis and avoid leaving them under room temperature for a prolonged period of time.
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Store and handle raw food and ready to eat food separately to avoid cross-contamination.
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Cook food thoroughly until the core temperature reaches at least 75°C.
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After cooking, hot dishes should be kept at above 60℃ and cold dishes at 4℃ or below if served at a later time.
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Centre for Food Safety
30/10/2024