A large-scale stress test was held again tonight (February 4) at the Main Stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), with 50 000 spectators attending the Hong Kong Premier League U22 football match between Kitchee and North Distric… read more
A large-scale stress test was held again tonight (February 4) at the Main Stadium of Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), with 50 000 spectators attending the Hong Kong Premier League U22 football match between Kitchee and North Distric… read more
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (February 4) urged the public not to consume several kinds of Cape Herb & Spice’s prepackaged seasonings because the products might possibly contain plastic foreign matter. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected batches of the products immediately if they possess them.
A spokesman for the CFS said, “The CFS, through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted notifications from the relevant overseas food safety authorities that the following batches of products might contain plastic foreign matter and initiated recalls overseas. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted local importers for follow-up. Preliminary investigation found that the importer, European Gourmet Limited, had imported into Hong Kong the first four of the following products concerned.”
Brand: Cape Herb & Spice
Place of origin: South Africa
Names of affected products and batches:
(1) Seasoned Salt (Net weight: 240g) (Best-before dates: from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(2) Extra Bold Peppercorns (Net weight: 185g) (Best-before dates: November 6, 2025, and from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(3) Himalayan Pink Salt (Net weight: 390g) (Best-before dates: November 8, 2025, and from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(4) Atlantic Sea Salt (Net weight: 360g) (Best-before dates: November 6, 2025, February 8, 2026, April 25, 2026 and May 21, 2026)
(5) Atlantic Sea Salt (Net weight: 380g) (Best-before dates: from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(6) Salt & Pepper (Net weight: 310g) (Best-before dates: October 18, 2025, and from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(7) Sizzling Steak House Seasoning (Net weight: 230g) (Best-before dates: January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(8) Chilli & Garlic (Net weight: 190g) (Best-before dates: from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(9) Rainbow Pepper (Net weight: 175g) (Best-before dates: from January 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027)
(10) Sweet & Smoky BBQ (Net weight: 230g) (Best-before dates: December 12, 2025, December 14, 2025 and May 9, 2026)
The importer concerned has stopped sales, removed from shelves the affected products and initiated a recall according to the CFS’s instructions. Members of the public may call the hotline of the importer at 2880 0588 during office hours for enquiries.
The spokesman urged members of the public not to consume the affected batches of the products if they have bought them. The trade should also stop using or selling the products concerned immediately.
The CFS has alerted the trade to the incident, and will continue to follow up and take appropriate action. The investigation is ongoing. read more
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) supported the participation of Hong Kong films and filmmakers in the 54th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) being held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from January 30 to February 9.
This year, IFFR proudly presents four Hong Kong films, highlighting the city’s vibrant film industry and its global influence. A Hong Kong networking event was organised by the HKETO, Brussels during IFFR on February 1 when Hong Kong production “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” was screened in the same night.
Celebrating Hong Kong’s dynamic cinema, the Hong Kong networking event brought together 150 Dutch and international filmmakers, industry professionals and film enthusiasts to an engaging exchange with renowned and emerging filmmakers from Hong Kong.
The Deputy Representative of HKETO, Brussels, Miss Fiona Li highlighted at the networking event that Hong Kong films and long history in cinematography was one of the strongest testimony to the lively creativity and diverse yet blended cultures of Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is the destination that inspires and realises the storylines of your coming productions”, Miss Li said as she invited the audience to visit Hong Kong.
Miss Li said that, “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region actively supports the industry through the Film Development Fund, focusing on nurturing new talent, enhancing local film production, expanding international markets and building an international audience”. Hong Kong spares no efforts in showcasing promising filmmakers and accomplished talents among the arts, cultural and creative sectors in Europe for more collaboration. “We aspire to strengthen the international visibility of our productions beyond this festival, to take our film industry to the next level, and to enhance Hong Kong as an international centre of arts, creativity and innovation”, she added.
As one of the leading international film festivals, the IFFR in 2024 recorded 253 500 visits across its programme of 424 films, including 183 world premieres, complemented with a variety of multi-disciplinary and industry programmes. The four Hong Kong productions screened in IFFF 2025 were: The Last Dance (Dutch Premiere) by Anselm Chan, Possession Street (European Premiere) by Jack Lai, Last Song For You (European Premiere) by Jill Leung, and Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (Dutch Premiere) by Soi Cheang.
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (February 4) that in view of notifications from the Ministry of Agriculture of Hungary, the World Organisation for Animal He… read more