8 people fall ill after eating seafood at Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Danny MokFebruary 9, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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Eight people in Hong Kong became ill after eating seafood at the Mandarin Oriental hotel's Clipper Lounge between January 31 and February 2. The affected individuals, five men and three women, experienced symptoms including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. Preliminary investigations suggest the illnesses may be linked to raw food items such as raw oysters, salmon sashimi, crab legs, and brown crab consumed by the diners, who were aged 28 and 29. While four sought medical advice, none required hospitalization and all are in stable condition. The Centre for Health Protection is investigating the incident, which contributes to a recent surge in food poisoning cases in Hong Kong.

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