The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department has closed a Fanling restaurant for thorough disinfection after Vibrio cholerae was found in its fish tank.
A sample was taken from the Yat Ming Road restaurant on July 20 as part of the department's routine summer surveillance programme. Today's results confirmed the presence of Vibrio cholerae.
Department officers are conducting thorough disinfection after closing the premises, which will remain shut until cleaning is completed.
Vibrio cholerae cannot survive high temperatures and can be killed by thorough cooking. The trade should not use sea water drawn from the seafront or typhoon shelters to keep seafood.
People should maintain good personal and food hygiene, and be extra cautious in consuming seafood and ready-to-eat food, particularly in summer.
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