蜜雪冰城，因含菌量超标被通报

The sample, collected from the Mixue Ice Cream & Tea outlet at Lucky Centre in Sha Tin, was found to contain excessive levels of coliform bacteria and total bacterial count. Test results revealed a coliform count of 170 per gram and a total bacterial count of 75,000 per gram, exceeding the legal limits set under Hong Kong's Frozen Confections Regulation (Cap. 132AC).

According to the regulation, frozen confections for sale must not contain more than 100 coliform organisms or 50,000 bacteria per gram. Violators face a maximum fine of HK$10,000 and three months' imprisonment upon conviction.

A CFS spokesperson confirmed that the retailer had been notified of the violation. The outlet has ceased sales and disposed of the affected product following CFS instructions. The centre has also provided food safety and hygiene education to the staff and management, mandated thorough cleaning and disinfection of the premises, and indicated that prosecution will be pursued if sufficient evidence is obtained.

The CFS clarified that while exceeding these microbiological limits indicates unsatisfactory hygiene conditions, it does not necessarily imply an immediate risk of food poisoning. The centre will continue monitoring the situation and take appropriate follow-up actions to safeguard public health.