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SINGAPORE: A local meat-processing company was fined Singapore $ 15,000 on Wednesday (October 21) for poor maintenance of its facilities and improper food storage.
In a press release, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said it detected “multiple failures” during a routine inspection at the Fuyen Food facility on November 13, 2019.
Lapses included widespread roach infestation in raw material storage and processing rooms, poor facility maintenance, and improper thawing and storage practices.
All the implicated cooked foods were discarded on the spot, SFA said.
The company’s operating license was also suspended for a total of 13 days from November 28 to December 10 last year. The suspension was lifted after Fuyen Food corrected the lapses and took measures to improve the cleanliness of its premises.
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“All food operators must ensure that their facilities are clean and well maintained, and that staff are adequately trained in proper food safety management,” said SFA.
“The SFA will take enforcement action against food operators who do not comply with regulations or meet food safety and hygiene requirements.”
Violators could face a fine of up to S $ 10,000, a jail term not to exceed 12 months, or both.
