An analysis has revealed that self-reported illness appears to have increased when restrictions related to the Coronavirus pandemic were lifted.
The findings come from two reports published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), which examined how COVID-19 prevention measures and associated changes in behavior impacted infectious intestinal disease (IID).
IID
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Authorities in Singapore have suspended the operations of two companies who supplied food to TikTok’s parent company after more than 100 people fell sick.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating the outbreak.
A total of 130 people consumed food supplied by Yun Hai Yao
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Three companies were fined recently in Singapore for violating food safety regulations.
Lee Peng Hwa, the proprietor of LPH Catering, was told to pay SG $12,000 (U.S. $8,900) for multiple offenses committed under the Sale of Food (Non-Retail Food Business) Regulations.
Alternative Selection Pte, a food processing company and retailer
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Public health officials in an Australian state have warned people about a rise in Listeria infections.
New South Wales (NSW) Health is reminding people who are immunocompromised, pregnant, or aged over 65 years old to avoid foods that can cause listeriosis.
There are typically 20 to 30 cases of listeriosis
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Authorities in Singapore have suspended operations at a food business after it was linked to almost 90 illnesses.
A total of 89 people reported gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming food prepared by Nosh Cuisine Pte between May 17 and 29. Six people were hospitalized and are in stable condition.
Officials didn’t
Continue Reading Caterer linked to outbreak in Singapore with 89 sick
Nearly 300 people have fallen ill in Singapore after eating food from a catering company.
Two incidents affected 284 people who reported symptoms after consuming food prepared by Rasel Catering Singapore between Nov. 8 and 16.
The Ministry of Health said patients either sought outpatient treatment, treated themselves, or recovered
Continue Reading Almost 300 sick in Singapore linked to a catering company
Managing gastrointestinal infections is harder for people living in more disadvantaged conditions, according to a study.
Scientists said findings call into question the present approach to prevent stomach bugs in England, which focuses on individual behaviors such as hygiene and are not adapted to reflect socioeconomic differences.
Current advice includes
Continue Reading Study questions current view of gastrointestinal illnesses as ‘mild’
More than 20 people have fallen ill in Singapore after eating a type of dessert pastry.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) are investigating five separate incidents affecting 23 people.
Patients reported gastroenteritis symptoms after consuming Mdm Ling Bakery Mao Shan Wang durian snow skin mooncakes.
Continue Reading 20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries
Authorities in Singapore are investigating a foodborne outbreak linked to a home-based business that has sickened 15 people.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) reported those sick had gastroenteritis symptoms after having food prepared by The Peachy Sugarmaker Pte Limited on Aug. 5 and 7.
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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has lifted the suspension of two food businesses linked to an outbreak that affected 55 people. The investigation is ongoing.
Certain operations at Meetup @ 352 (Kin Hoi) and Kemono Pte. Ltd. were suspended from April 20 to May 27.
The Ministry of Health (MOH)
Continue Reading Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart
