*(Updated on 18 January 2019) Not to consume a batch of imported prepackaged smoked salmon suspected to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
| Issue Date |
17.1.2019 |
| Source of Information |
Notification from the New Zealand concerned authorities through the International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) |
| Food Product |
A batch of imported prepackaged smoked salmon |
| Product Name and Description |
Product name: Beech Wood Smoked Slices
Brand: Regal New Zealand King Salmon
Place of origin: New Zealand
Manufacturer: The New Zealand King Salmon Co. Ltd
Importer: PARKnSHOP(HK) Limited
Net weight: 100 grams per pack
Batch code: M362D
Expiry date: January 28, 2019
Product name: Beech Wood Smoked Slices
Brand: Regal New Zealand King Salmon
Place of origin: New Zealand
Manufacturer: The New Zealand King Salmon Co Ltd
Importer: PARKnSHOP (HK) Limited
Net weight: 100 grams per pack
Batch code: M362D
Expiry date: February 1, 2019
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| Reason For Issuing Alert |
- The CFS received a notification that the abovementioned product might have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and is being recalled. According to the information provided by INFOSAN, a local importer, PARKnSHOP(HK) Limited has imported the affected product into Hong Kong.
- The CFS immediately contacted the importer concerned for follow-up. Preliminary investigation showed that the importer had imported 60 packs of the above-mentioned batch of product and some of it was sold. The CFS has instructed the importer to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected batch of product and initiate a recall.
- The CFS' follow-up investigation found that the importer concerned had also imported 240 packs of the same kind of affected product but with a different expiry date and some of it was sold. The CFS has instructed the importer to also stop sale of the above-mentioned product and remove it from shelves, and initiated a recall.
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| Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety |
- The CFS has alerted the trade to the incident and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action.
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| Advice to the Trade |
- Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess them.
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| Advice to Consumers |
- Not to consume the affected products if they have bought any.
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| Further Information |
The CFS press release (18.1.2019)
The CFS press release (17.1.2019)
Members of the public can call the importer's hotline at 2606 8658 during office hours to enquire about the recall. |
Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2019-1-17