FEHD raids unlicensed cold store in Yuen Long (with photo)

     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (December 23) raided an unlicensed cold store at Tai Shu Ha Road West, Yuen Long.

     During the operation, the FEHD arrested one person and initiated procedures on prosecution for operating an unlicensed cold store, and found about 9 900 kilograms of chilled poultry with official health certificates on the premises. In addition, about 139kg of chilled poultry offal without official health certificates were seized for disposal.

     Under the Food Business Regulation, the maximum penalty for operating an unlicensed cold store is a fine of $50,000 and six months' imprisonment upon conviction.

     "We will continue our stringent enforcement action against unlicensed food business to safeguard food safety and public health," an FEHD spokesman said.

     Members of the public can report any suspected illegal food business activities by calling the FEHD hotline at 2868 0000.