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Suspected food poisoning cases under investigation
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     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating two suspected food poisoning cases involving 22 people, and reminds people to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene to prevent food-borne diseases.

     The first case involved three males and eight females aged 24 to 42. They developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fever 19 to 48 hours after having lunch at a restaurant in Wong Tai Sin on January 14. Two of them sought medical treatment but did not require hospitalisation.

     The second case involved four males and seven females aged 18 to 90. They developed abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting about 24 to 33 hours after having dinner at a restaurant in Kwun Tong on January 16. Two of them sought medical treatment but did not require hospitalisation.

     Investigation continues. All affected are currently in stable condition.

     Members of the public are reminded to maintain good personal, food and environmental hygiene at all times to prevent food-borne diseases. When dining out:

* Do not patronise illegal food hawkers;
* Cook food thoroughly;
* Avoid eating raw seafood;
* Be a discerning consumer in choosing cold dishes, including sashimi, sushi and raw oysters in a buffet;
* Drink boiled water;
* Use two sets of chopsticks and eating utensils to handle raw and cooked food;
* Do not try to use salt, vinegar, wine and wasabi to kill bacteria as they are not effective; and
* Always wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet.

Ends/Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Issued at HKT 21:01

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