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Almost 300 sick in Singapore linked to a catering company

By News Desk on November 22, 2022

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…

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Study questions current view of gastrointestinal illnesses as ‘mild’

By Joe Whitworth on March 16, 2022

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…
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20 sick in Singapore from imported pastries

By News Desk on October 4, 2021

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…
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Home business linked to outbreak in Singapore

By News Desk on August 16, 2021

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…
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Firms linked to outbreak in Singapore allowed to restart

By News Desk on May 30, 2021

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…
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French gastro surveillance marked by COVID-19 and large outbreak

By Joe Whitworth on May 11, 2021

France has recorded a historic decrease in acute gastroenteritis that public health officials have linked to measures in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following the first lockdown because of coronavirus very low levels were recorded…
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FSIC says handwashing is best way to mitigate gastro risks

By News Desk on May 5, 2021

Good handwashing is more effective than hand sanitizer use in reducing the risk of getting norovirus, according to the Food Safety Information Council (FSIC).

Hand sanitizers are effective against reducing COVID-19 but have little effect…
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Singaporean agencies probe illnesses; help form food safety hub

By News Desk on May 2, 2021

Authorities in Singapore have launched an investigation after 15 people fell sick beginning in late March.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said one person was hospitalized but has since been…
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Singapore plans bill to manage food safety risks; posts updates on outbreaks

By News Desk on March 18, 2021

Singapore is to introduce a bill on food safety and security later this year to better manage new and emerging risks.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA), formed in 2019, will propose the act to consolidate…
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Officials probe restaurant link in outbreak in Singapore

By News Desk on January 15, 2021

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has suspended the license of a restaurant linked to a food poisoning outbreak that left six people needing hospital treatment.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA are investigating the…
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