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SFH on testing result of turtle jelly

Following is the transcript of remarks made by the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, after attending a public function this morning (September 18):

Reporter: What is the testing result of turtle jelly and what will the Government do next?

Secretary for Food and Health: The Centre for Food Safety has examined the microbiological aspect of the specimen of the turtle jelly obtained from the company concerned. It was found that the total bacterial count was below the legal limit.

(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript.)

Ends/Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Issued at HKT 15:10

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