date:Jul 31, 2012
The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of acute gastroenterities at two seniors homes in Sheung Shui. Twenty-three residents and four staff members are involved in the outbreaks. Five of the outbreak victims were hospitalized; one tested positive for Norovirus. Both homes share staff and kitchen facilities.
Australia and New Zealand
Food Safety Notification (EU #2012.1090): Aflatoxins in chestnut flour from Italy; distributed to Australia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlan