‘No abnormalities’ found in Tianjin food samples after deadly chemical explosions, says Hong Kong health minister

Nothing unusual was found in 40 samples of food supplied to Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety from Tianjin following deadly chemical explosions, the secretary for food and health said today

The centre collected the samples after warehouse explosions last month in the northern port city and no abnormalities were found.

“Experts from the country, such as environmental experts, have collected many samples from sites outside the explosion’s core area,” said health secretary Dr Ko Wing-man at the end of a three-day visit to Beijing.

“Up to now, according to the information I have, there are no abnormalities found in the water, soil, or air.”

Ko also said the mainland’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine cares about the export of food to Hong Kong, and will strengthen tests on food supplied from Tianjin to the city.