| (1) 抗菌素耐藥性與食物安全 「抗菌素耐藥性」不但只是公共衞生的問題，更危及食物安全。要有效對付食物中的「超級細菌」，市民和食物業界應遵從「食物安全五要點」，處理食物時保持良好個人及環境衞生。高危人士要格外留意「生冷」食物的食安風險。 詳情請參閱以下網頁：
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/whatsnew/whatsnew_fstr/whatsnew_fstr_antimicrobial_resistance_AMR.html
(2) 冰凍甜點的食物安全指引
根據《冰凍甜點規例》( 第 132AC 章 )，冰凍甜點是指任何通常以冰凍或冷藏狀態出售供人食用的甜點。雪糕、意大利雪糕、雪葩和冰凍乳酪是其中一些例子。這些產品可以是在製造廠配製後在零售地點以勺子售賣，或是以原廠盛杯及包裝物料盛載。 冰凍甜點屬高風險食物，因為食用前沒有再烹煮或加熱以消除致病菌，而且營養成分豐富，酸鹼值接近中性，是有利微生物滋生的環境。微生物污染可以透過不同的人為和環境因素，在生產線任何階段產生。熱處理不足、貯存溫度不當，以及在熱處理後加入受污染的配料，都會導致產品的細菌含量超標。出售微生物數量超出法定上限的冰凍甜點，或會引致食源性疾病和遭檢控。 為協助冰凍甜點的食物業經營者在營運時採取食物安全措施，中心最近編製了《批發層面製造的冰凍甜點 - 給食物業的食物安全指引》及《在零售點配製即時食用的冰凍甜點 - 給食物業的食物安全指引》：
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/files/Frozen_Confections_Manufactured_at_WSL_Guideline_c.pdf
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/files/Frozen_Confections_Prepared_at_POS_Guideline_c.pdf
(3) 夏日食物安全
從控制食物安全的角度來說，冰凍飲品有潛在的風險，若在製作過程中受污染，再置於不適當環境下，便可引致微生物繁殖，造成食物中毒。為自己著想，飲用前，應衡量自己的身體狀況。冰凍飲品不適合嬰兒、兒童、孕婦、長者及免疫力較弱的人。我們亦建議大家在享用冰凍飲品時，多留意營養成分，並可考慮少糖配方的飲品，在消暑之餘，更能保持健康 ! 詳情請參閱以下網頁：
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/whatsnew/whatsnew_sfst/whatsnew_sfst_Summer_Times_and_Food_Safety.html
(4) 金屬污染物:概覽
金屬是地殼表面的天然成分，普遍存在於環境中。進食含金屬污染物的食物所涉及的風險視乎金屬污染物在食物中的含量、進食受污染食物的分量、攝入期長短等因素而定。 為保障公眾健康，食物中的金屬污染物含量應通過《優良務農規範》及《優良製造規範》等良好作業規範，控制在可合理做到的盡可能低水平 （ALARA）。而消費者應保持均衡飲食，避免因偏吃某幾類食物而過量攝入金屬污染物。 有關詳情，請瀏覽以下網頁：
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/tc_chi/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsf_131_02.html
食物安全中心
20.4.2023
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Dear E-news recipients,
News on the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) online:
(1) Antimicrobial Resistance and Food Safety
Antimicrobial resistance is not only a public health issue, but also a threat to food safety. To effectively combat "superbugs" in food, the public and food businesses should follow the "Five Keys to Food Safety" and maintain good personal and environmental hygiene when handling food. Susceptible populations should pay special attention to the food safety risks of raw or undercooked food. Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fstr/whatsnew_fstr_antimicrobial_resistance_AMR.html
(2) Food Safety Guidelines for Frozen Confections
According to the Frozen Confections Regulation (Cap. 132AC), frozen confection means any confection commonly sold for human consumption in a frozen or chilled state. Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt are among examples. These products might be prepared in factories and served with scoops at retail locations, or they could be pre-packaged in their original cups and wrappers. Frozen confections are high-risk food as they are ready to consume without no further cooking or reheating to kill disease-causing microorganisms. They also provide a good growth medium for microbes because of its rich nutrient constituents and nearly neutral pH. Microbial contamination can be introduced at various stages of the production line from different human and environmental sources. Inadequate heat treatment, improper storage temperature, and contaminated ingredients added after heat treatment can result in excessive bacterial levels in the product. The sale of frozen confections with microbial counts above the legal limit may result in foodborne diseases and prosecution. The CFS has published “Frozen Confections Manufactured at Wholesale Level - Food Safety Guidelines for Food Businesses” and “Frozen Confections Prepared at Points of Sale for Immediate Consumption - Food Safety Guidelines for Food Businesses” for food business operators:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/files/Frozen_Confections_Manufactured_at_WSL_Guideline_e.pdf
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/files/Frozen_Confections_Prepared_at_POS_Guideline_e.pdf
(3) Summer Times and Food Safety
From food safety control perspective, iced drinks have potential risk. If the iced drinks are contaminated by bacteria or virus during the preparation, and further kept in improper conditions, the bacteria or virus contained can multiply and cause food poisoning in those who take the drinks. For your own interests, consider your health condition before consumption. Iced drinks are not suitable for infants, children, pregnant women, elderly and people with lower immunity. To cool off and stay healthy in the hot summer, you are advised to pay more attention to nutrient contents and consider a lower sugar version while enjoying iced drinks. Please click into the webpage for details:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_sfst/whatsnew_sfst_Summer_Times_and_Food_Safety.html
(4) Metallic Contaminants: An Overview
Metals are natural components of the earth’s crust and ubiquitous in the environment. The risk associated with the consumption of food containing metallic contaminants would depend on their level present in the food, the amount of contaminated food that is consumed as well as the duration of exposure. To protect public health, levels of metallic contaminants in food should be as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) through best practice such as Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). The consumers should maintain a balanced diet so as to avoid excessive exposure to metallic contaminants from a small range of food items. For more information, please browse the following website:
https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/multimedia/multimedia_pub/multimedia_pub_fsf_131_02.html
Centre for Food Safety
20.4.2023
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