Screw Nut Found in School Canteen Fish Balls; Officials Find No Violations
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A student at Tin Shui Wai Chinese YMCA Secondary School reported finding a screw nut submerged in curry sauce with fish balls purchased from the school canteen on Wednesday, September 2. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) received two related complaints and conducted an investigation at the school on September 3, though officials found no violations in food handling processes. The school and supplier are now examining the matter.
Key Points
- Incident occurred at Tin Shui Wai Chinese YMCA Secondary School canteen on September 2, 2026
- A student purchased curry fish balls and discovered a screw nut floating in the sauce
- When reported, canteen staff merely replaced the food without inspecting equipment or tracing the nut's source
- The new food was placed in the same bowl without removing the original screw nut
- The canteen supplier switched this school year to Wawa Canteen, with prices rising approximately 30%
- FEHD received two complaints on September 3 and investigated the same day, finding no non-compliance
Why It Matters
This incident highlights concerns about food safety oversight at school canteens, particularly as students are a vulnerable population. With suppliers changing and prices increasing, parents may demand greater transparency and stricter inspection protocols to ensure the meals served to children meet safety standards .
This incident highlights concerns about food safety oversight at school canteens, particularly as students are a vulnerable population. With suppliers changing and prices increasing, parents may demand greater transparency and stricter inspection protocols to ensure the meals served to children meet safety standards .