"In view of the incident, the Department of Health will step up its sampling of food for testing of E.coli O157:H7 bacteria," Dr Leung said.
"The two municipal services departments will also strengthen its inspection of these shops and ensure that the recommendations are implemented."
He said that the public do not have to be unduly worried by the incident since beef is safe for consumption so long as it is cooked thoroughly. Health education on this aspect will be strengthened.
Public are welcome to use the Department's interactive voice and response system on "Hygiene Information For You", Tel No 2380 2580, for more information and preventive measures on food-borne diseases including E.coli 0157:H7.
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Development of captive insurance in Hong Kong
The Government is committed to promoting the development of captive insurance and reinsurance business in Hong Kong, the Financial Secretary, Mr Donald Tsang, said this (Monday) evening.
Addressing the annual dinner of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, Mr Tsang said that the insurance industry would have to face up to many challenges in the years ahead. Rapidly changing cultural values, an ageing population, an affluent middle class with better education and higher expectation, business mobility and severe competition were some of the more important issues the industry would need to tackle as it moved into the 21st century.
"The insurance industry is one of our major targets for promotion.
"We believe that the development of captive insurance in Hong Kong will widen the range of insurance options to both local and multinational enterprises. This would also bring into Hong Kong additional capital funding and job opportunities," Mr Tsang said.
Mr Tsang said the Secretary for Financial Services had set up a Working Group comprising representatives from the insurance industry who had professional knowledge and experience in insurance, risk management and financing.
"It has worked out a number of proposed measures aimed at encouraging the setting up of captive insurance companies in Hong Kong.
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