The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (September 15) urged the public not to consume a kind of prepackaged pancake imported from Japan as there might be mould found in the package of the product.

     Product details are as follows:

Product name: Mini Dorayaki – Red Bean Jam Pancake
Brand: Muji
Country of Origin: Japan
Packing: 135 grams per pack
Expiry dates: September 12 to December 5, 2018

     A spokesman for the CFS said, "The CFS, through its routine Food Incident Surveillance System, noted an announcement by the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore that Muji (Singapore) is recalling the above-mentioned batch of pancake due to the possible presence of mould in the package of the product."

     The spokesman said that upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately followed up with Muji (Hong Kong) Company Limited. According to information provided by the company, it had imported the affected product which was put on sale at its outlets. The company has already removed from shelves and stopped sale of the affected product earlier, and initiated a recall. Members of the public may call the company's hotline at 2694 9309 during office hours for enquiries about the recall.

     The CFS will continue to follow up on the incident and take appropriate action.

     In response to the risk of serious flooding in lowland areas as Super Typhoon Mangkhut approaches, Civil Aid Service (CAS) sent members to Lei Yue Mun and Tai O today (September 15) to help residents prepare for the storm at the request of Kwun Tong and Islands District Offices.
      
     CAS sent 40 members to Tai O this morning. Together with the Islands District Office and other relevant departments, they appealed to the residents, especially those who live in stilt houses or areas affected by serious flooding in the past, to move to the temporary shelters as early as possible. CAS members also assisted the residents in moving their household furniture to higher points to mitigate the damage caused by flooding.
      
     In addition, CAS worked with Kwun Tong District Office and sent 20 members at noon to join the Police to urge residents of Lei Yue Mun Village to move to the temporary shelter at Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre. CAS members also assisted the centre in providing support services.

    

     With Super Typhoon Mangkhut approaching Hong Kong, the Security Bureau this afternoon (September 15) activated the Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre (EMSC) when Strong Wind Signal No. 3 was issued at 4.20pm, in order to co-ordinate the preparatory work and resources across various departments.

     The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, visited the EMSC upon its activation and was briefed on the measures in place. The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, also arrived at the EMSC, to gain a better understanding of the emergency plans of relevant departments with Mr Lee.

     All government departments have fully activated their emergency plans to deal with the possible threats brought by Super Typhoon Mangkhut.

     Mr Cheung and Mr Lee expressed their appreciation to colleagues for their dedication to their jobs and concerted efforts to cope with the situations under the influence of Mangkhut.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     The Marine Department has announced that Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter is now full.

     Local vessels are advised to use other typhoon shelters.

The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
    
     The Hong Kong Observatory has announced that Super Typhoon Mangkhut will bring adverse weather to Hong Kong tomorrow (September 16). If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Signal is issued and/or remains in force two hours before the scheduled time of the guided educational tours of the Legislative Council (LegCo) Complex, the tours will be cancelled. Service of the Children's Corner will also be suspended.
      
     Services will be resumed two hours after the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above or Black Rainstorm Signal is cancelled. However, if the Signal is cancelled at or after 3pm, services will be suspended for the whole day.