Import of poultry meat and products from Province of Lodi of Lombardia Region in Italy suspended
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A CFS spokesman said that according to the Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong imported about 120 tonnes of frozen poultry meat and about 20 000 poultry eggs from Italy in the first nine months of this year.
"The CFS has contacted the Italian authority over the issue and will closely monitor information issued by the WOAH and the relevant authorities on the avian influenza outbreak. Appropriate action will be taken in response to the development of the situation," the spokesman said.
Ends/Thursday, November 28, 2024
Issued at HKT 16:55
Issued at HKT 16:55
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