Cfs urges public to avoid contaminated japanese biscuits - recall issued for manna bolo products imported from japan due to possible animal faeces contamination
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (June 28) urged the public not to consume two kinds of biscuits imported from Japan as the products might be contaminated with animal faeces. The trade should also stop using or selling the affected products immediately if they possess them.
Product details are as follows:
Product name: Manna BOLO <Plain>
Brand: Morinaga
Place of origin: Japan
Barcode: 4902888973154
Net weight: 36 grams
Best-before date: June 26, 2025
Importer: JFC Hong Kong Limited
Product name: Manna BOLO <Vegetable>
Brand: Morinaga
Place of origin: Japan
Barcode: 4902888973161
Net weight: 31 grams
Best-before date: June 27, 2025
Importer: JFC Hong Kong Limited
A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS received a notification from the importer of the products concerned that the above-mentioned products are being recalled as they might be contaminated with animal faeces. Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the importer concerned for follow-up. According to the information it provided, the importer concerned has already stopped sales and removed from shelves the affected products, and voluntarily initiated recalls. Members of the public may call the importer's hotline at 2487 3453 during office hours for enquiries about the recalls."
The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
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2024 honours list and justices of the peace (jps) appointments revealed in government gazette - 502 honours awards and 59 jp appointments announced today.
The 2024 Honours List and Justices of the Peace (JPs) appointments are published in the Government Gazette today (July 1).
For the Honours List, a total of 502 persons have been awarded by the Chief Executive this year. Details are as follows:
Award |
Number |
(a) Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) |
5 |
(b) Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) |
12 |
(c) Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) |
24 |
(d) Distinguished Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC |
14 |
(e) Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) |
40 |
(f) Meritorious Service Medals for the disciplined services and the ICAC |
46 |
(g) Medal of Honour (MH) |
105 |
(h) Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service |
86 |
(i) Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service |
170 |
502 |
The citations of the award recipients of the 2024 Honours List are provided in Appendix 1.
A Government spokesman said, "The award recipients come from different walks of life with diverse backgrounds. They have made significant contributions to Hong Kong, benefitting various domains and sectors of the community, including public and community service, education, medical and public health, finance, trade and industry, innovation and technology, charity, arts and culture, sports, housing, transport, construction and urban development, environment, religion, labour and welfare, women and youth affairs, and professional services. The Chief Executive expresses gratitude and extends congratulations to all award recipients, and hopes that they will continue to excel in their own fields and serve the community."
The presentation ceremony for the awards will be held later this year.
Moreover, a total of 59 persons have been appointed as JPs by the Chief Executive, of whom 42 were appointed under section 3(1)(b) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance (Cap. 510) (commonly referred to as Non-official JPs), and 17 were appointed under section 3(1)(a) of the same ordinance (commonly referred to as Official JPs).
The main function of JPs is to visit correctional institutions, detention centres or other institutions to ensure their effective management and that no individual is unfairly treated or deprived of his or her rights. JPs will ensure that complaints lodged by individuals are handled in a fair and transparent manner.
The name list of JPs appointed under section 3(1)(b) and section 3(1)(a) of the Justices of the Peace Ordinance is provided in Appendix 2.
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