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Hong Kong Bakery Faces Legal Action Over Tooth Incident

1/28/2026

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Hong Kong authorities may pursue legal action against Maxim’s Cakes after a December report of a decayed tooth found in a "Rich Milk Toast".
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) confirmed the tooth's profile matched that of a human tooth.
The complainant described the experience as traumatic.
The complainant said a family member vomited upon discovery.
The complainant expressed a desire to avoid the bakery in the future.

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Story summary

Hong Kong authorities may pursue legal action against Maxim’s Cakes after a December report of a decayed tooth found in a "Rich Milk Toast".
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) confirmed the tooth's profile matched that of a human tooth.
The complainant described the experience as traumatic.
The complainant said a family member vomited upon discovery.
The complainant expressed a desire to avoid the bakery in the future.